Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they made of the risk of COVID-19 infection arising from the use of refreshment trollies on Great Western Rail and other long distance trains before the Office of Rail and Road prohibited, or significantly reduced, the use of such trollies.

It is for train operators to institute safe methods of working for all aspects of their operations and to follow guidance and instructions from the relevant bodies, including the Office of Rail and Road. The Department has not undertaken its own assessment, but understands that the Office of Rail and Road is in discussion with Great Western Railway and others.