Petition · Department for Transport
Require women only carriages on public transport to improve passenger safety
Closed
145 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to require optional women only carriages on trains and other forms of public transport nationwide. This measure could improve safety, comfort, and accessibility for women who experience harassment or unwanted attention while travelling.
The petition aims to make women-only carriages a voluntary and protective option in the public transport network, offering a safer alternative to mixed carriages. There are successful examples in Japan, India, and Mexico. Women's safety is a concern, with harassment, followed, and groped incidents still prevalent on public transport, despite awareness campaigns and surveillance efforts.
Timeline
| 28 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
145
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
28 Nov 2025
Closed
28 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.