HC Deb 25 February 2003 vol 400 c479W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what definition he uses for overcrowding on different forms of public transport. [98612]

Mr. Jamieson

There is no definition for overcrowding on public transport. However all rail operators are required to provide a frequency of service and adequate capacity to prevent excessive crowding

Injuries to railway employees
Year Major1 Minor1 Injuries to passengers requiring hospital treatment Other members of the public requiring hospital treatment Injuries to trespassers and attempted suicides requiring hospital treatment
2001–02 351 2,023 2,401 92 179
2000–01 300 2,135 2,795 84 177
1999–2000 340 2,065 2,742 85 144
1998–99 376 2,070 2,671 101 149
1997–98 351 2,088 2,747 127 136
1These figures will include some injuries that required hospital treatment.

Note:

The figures refer to injuries occurring on all railways (including tramways and underground systems.