British Transport Police

Video footage of people misusing a level crossing near Goring-by-Sea has led to action by Network Rail A CCTV camera in Ferring, West Sussex has captured footage of children misusing a level crossing – putting their lives in danger. The shocking...

Network Rail and British Transport Police are urging people to stay off the tracks with a hard-hitting new campaign, as new survey data reveals 59% of Brits don’t know what the ‘third’ or electric rail is, and 38% believe...

Greater Anglia, has taken steps to tackle sexual harassment on the railway and ensure that every passenger feels safe when travelling on their trains. During a recent event at the UK’s busiest railway station, London Liverpool Street, Greater Anglia showcased...

A pioneering safe hub has launched at Leeds station, creating a dedicated space where vital support services can reach and help vulnerable people in the community. The hub will host various key organisations including British Transport Police, Samaritans, and the...

New research released by Samaritans reveals over half of UK adults (67%) would appreciate someone checking on them, by offering words of support, if they were struggling to cope. The findings come as Samaritans launches 'Small Talk Saves Lives', in...

The TSSA Union – the union for transport and travel workers – has launched a report, detailing the main findings from research conducted on TSSA members about workplace violence. The union launched the report at parliament on Wednesday 26 February...

East Midlands Railway (EMR) is urgently appealing for public assistance after vandals smashed the windscreen of a train and dropped building materials onto the tracks near Loughborough. In recent weeks, multiple incidents have taken place near Allsops Bridge, resulting in...

Northern has been recognised by British Transport Police for its work to protect vulnerable people travelling on its network. In a review of the train operator as part of its ‘Safeguarding on Rail Scheme’ accreditation, the force praised the ‘significant...

Northern has received dozens of complaints over the last year from customers who are fed up of inconsiderate individuals vaping in busy carriages and on station platforms. Seventy-seven passengers have raised concerns about vaping in post-journey surveys since April 2024...

Birmingham New street passengers asked to be polite and respectful to railway staff over the festive period following station staff assaults. Network Rail’s Central route has launched a new poster campaign reminding passengers that 'Behind Every Uniform is Someone Just...