Heritage Railways and Tramways (Voluntary Work) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Creates a legal framework to allow young people to volunteer on heritage railways and tramways
• Declares such work as voluntary (unpaid) and requires appropriate safety and safeguarding measures
• Applies to organisations operating heritage railways and tramways and the supervision of volunteers
• Supports volunteering in preservation, restoration and operation of heritage transport
• Is currently being considered in the Lords at the second reading, with standard progression to committee and then to the Commons if approved

Progress

Originating in the Lords, the Bill is at its second reading in the Lords. If approved, it would move to committee stage, then a third reading, and then proceed to the House of Commons.