Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance his Department has published for wheelchair users and train staff on evacuating a train in the event of a fire.

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) helps design standards and guidance for the UK railway to support the safe evacuation of the public and rail staff from trains in the event of a fire, including persons with disabilities and reduced mobility. The procedures for evacuating trains safely reflect Rail Industry Standards (RIS) that have been developed over time, building on best-practice and the views of professional experts. They cover the actions that need to be taken by train drivers, station guards and signallers in the event of a fire, including relevant fire safety training. These standards are also supported by National Technical Rules (NTRs) and National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs) covering the design, operation and maintenance of trains and equipment, which continue to be reviewed over time.