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Closed petition Require a Guard/Train Manager on every train

Require that every train has a guaranteed safety critical guard/train manager onboard as mandatory for all train operating companies. Prevent the use of Driver Only Operated trains

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Rail reform taking place and threat Driver Only Operated (DOO) trains. This would be a disaster for rail.

The guard is vital, leads in charge whenever an onboard emergency occurs, operational such a fire or medical, passengers or criminal.

Guards lead evacuations, assists the driver in train movement, trained to rules, assist vulnerable passengers, carry out train protection and use G-SMR with signallers and do revenue.

DOO discriminates against passengers requiring assistance, especially at unmanned stations

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Date closed 12 June 2023
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Closed petition Require a Guard/Train Manager on every train