Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of adequacy of safety for disabled passengers on Thameslink; and if he will make a statement.

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is required to comply with its Accessible Travel Policy to support its disabled passengers which is regulated by the Office of Rail and Road. GTR’s rail enforcement, safety and station teams are also required to adhere to safety legislation to ensure the safety of all its passengers, including through working with Network Rail and the British Transport Police.