Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how her Department expects to enforce fines for loud music and vaping on the rail network.

We know this is a frustrating problem people face regularly when travelling on our trains, which is why we are rolling out the ‘share the carriage, not the noise’ campaign nationally, encouraging passengers to use headphones and be considerate and respectful of others. In most cases, a polite word from staff is all it takes, but further action can be taken where necessary.

The rail industry has byelaws that can be used where someone is causing a disturbance or vaping. Authorised rail staff have powers to enforce these byelaws, with offenders facing prosecution and fines if they do not comply.