§ Mr. CollinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will bring forward proposals to reduce overcarrying of passengers on the rail network in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement. [25077]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonCentral door locking has appreciably reduced the risk of accidents caused by passengers boarding and alighting from trains when it would be unsafe to do so. It may have increased the risk of overcarrying, but the Health and Safety Executive does not consider overcarrying a safety issue. Measures to prevent overcarrying are for train operators to consider.