Railway Network: Climate Change
(asked on 20th July 2022) - View Source
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate the impact of climate change on (a) the rail network and (b) the safety of rail (i) workers and (ii) passengers.
This question was answered on 5th September 2022
The Department for Transport has plans in place and underway to adapt to and mitigate the risks of climate change. The Williams-Shapps Rail Plan includes a priority for long-term investment in climate resilience supported by smarter forecasting, planning and technology.