Transport for Wales

The complainant has requested sound files
for the automated announcements used on a particular class of trains. Transport
for Wales (“TFW”) initially responded to the request but at internal review
introduced section 14(1) (vexatious) and section 14(2) (repeated request) of
FOIA. The Commissioner has concluded that the request is neither vexatious nor
repeated and therefore TFW is not entitled to rely on section 14(1) or section
14(2) in response to the request. The Commissioner requires TFW to issue a
fresh response to the complainant’s request dated 31 July 2023 which does not
rely on section 14(1) or 14(2).