§ Mr. Gregory CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the safety risks associated with unmanned railway crossings in Northern Ireland since the accident at Woodtown Crossing, Co. Londonderry on 11 May. [175525]
§ Mr. SpellarSafety on the Northern Ireland railway network is the responsibility of Northern Ireland Railways. Translink have advised that an inquiry is under way into the cause and circumstances surrounding the tragic accident at Woodtown crossing. Furthermore a review of all accommodation crossings by independent consultants is nearing completion and will result in a re-evaluation of the categorisation of over 200 user worked crossings throughout the network.