Research removable windows and window adequacy for emergency egress and spacing.

LADB-81 Response Historic AI-assessed

Research removable windows and window adequacy for emergency egress and spacing.

Recommendation

There should be research into the feasibility of, and risks associated with, removable windows, the adequacy of windows as a means of emergency egress, the number of dedicated windows which are necessary and the provision as to the maximum distance between each passenger and a bodyside door or emergency exit (para 14.46).

Published Evidence Summary

The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:

No specific published evidence detailing research into the feasibility of removable windows, their adequacy for emergency egress, or the necessary number and spacing of windows relative to emergency exits on trains has been identified in the provided sources. The Ladbroke Grove Inquiry concluded in 2000, and no further specific evidence has been identified since then.

How was this assessed?

Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026

Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)

External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk

Jurisdiction

UK-wide