Train Drivers (Hansard, 17 June 2003)

HC Deb 17 June 2003 vol 407 c111W 111W

§ Mr. Drew
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans the Government has to introduce a statutory limit on working hours for train drivers. [119372]

§ Mr. Jamieson
From 1 August 2003, all railway workers, including train drivers, will be subject to the provisions of the European Working Time Regulations.
In addition, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are currently reviewing the Railway (Safety Critical Work) Regulations 1994 and considering whether the provisions relating to fatigue are adequate for all safety critical railway workers, including train drivers.