§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will list each occasion on which a vehicle has encroached on to a railway line causing disruption to rail services in the past three years. [32774]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe information held by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) showing the number of incidents over the last three years where vehicles have encroached on to railway lines is contained in the table. The figures provided do not however include information on whether there was any consequent disruption to services, as this information is not provided to the HSE's Railway Inspectorate. A list giving details of individual incidents over the last three years has been placed in the House Library.
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Incidents of road vehicles obstructing the line not at a level crossing 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 Total Motorist losing control of vehicle 13 10 11 34 Loss of control from road over rail bridge 0 1 5 6 Criminal intent/vandalism 15 12 11 38 Other 5 5 4 14 Total 33 28 31 92