SAFETY AND SECURITY ROLE OF RAIL STATION STAFF

Early day motion 863, tabled 11 March 2015 by Teresa Pearce (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House is concerned for the safety of the travelling public by threats to reduce the number of station staff; notes that the platform train interface is a major risk on the railways; further notes that Passenger Focus supports proper staffing at stations and has called for obligatory staffing initiatives as part of the Government's franchise agreements with operators; is further concerned that numerous stations are already de-staffed and further cuts at railway and tube stations will increase platform train interface risks to passengers as well as stations becoming unwelcoming and inaccessible places; believes that rail passengers deserve, and are entitled to, safe staffed stations; and therefore calls on the UK and Scottish Governments and the Mayor of London to ensure that all rail operations guarantee a sufficient number of trained station staff to safely dispatch trains, protect the travelling public and maintain security at all stations.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.