Government response Not tracked (historical inquiry)
Delivery No statement from the addressee found

Recommendation HIDD-46: Fully implement Automatic Train Protection within five years, prioritising busy lines

From Hidden Inquiry — Final Report, published 7 November 1989.

Recommendation

The Court welcomes BR's commitment to introduce Automatic Train Protection on a large percentage of its network, but is concerned at the timetable proposed. After the specific type of ATP system has been selected, ATP shall be fully implemented within 5 years, with a high priority given to densely trafficked lines.

Jurisdiction: UK-wide

Government response

No government response to this recommendation is on the record yet.

Delivery

No statement on delivery from the addressee has been found in the sources searched (last checked 27 February 2026). This is separate from the response above.

Source

Report Hidden Inquiry — Final Report 07 Nov 1989
Recommendation made 37.0 years ago