AQW 1955/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 12/02/2020
Answered On Date: 26/02/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline how train and bus stations are prepared for adverse weather, including icy conditions, to ensure the safety of passengers and personnel.

Answer:

The safety of those using public transport services is of paramount importance to my Department and Translink. Translink has in place a detailed plan of action in order to respond to adverse weather and ensure the safety of passengers and personnel as well as the continued safe operation of bus and rail services. In line with this, arrangements are in place for salting/gritting surfaces at platforms and walkways at bus and rail stations, including unmanned railway halts. Staff clear platforms in snow and icy conditions and, in extreme, conditions they remove snow/ice from the track infrastructure at junction points.