§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many fatalities have occurred at railway level crossings during each of the last five years(a) on the west coast main line and (b) on the national railway network; and what action he is taking to prevent further fatalities. [38231]
§ Mr. WattsInformation on fatalities that have occurred at level crossings on the west coast main line is only available at disproportionate cost. Fatalities on the national railway network from 1990 to 1994–95 are as listed.
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Pedestrian Occupant of road vehicle Total 1990 19 3 22 1991–92 11 7 18 1992–93 6 4 10 1993–94 9 5 14 1994–95 10 3 13 Chapter 12 of the chief inspecting officer of railways annual report on the safety record of the railway in Great Britain in 1994–95 lists the initiatives under way to reduce the accident rate at level crossings. A copy of the report is held in the House of Commons Library.