Mental Health

Liam Johnston, Executive Director, Railway Mission In the bustling world of railways, where the heartbeat of transportation connects towns, cities, and industries, the significance of human connection cannot be overlooked. Just as tracks link destinations, the railway industry has embarked...

In its 2023 health and safety report, released today (Wednesday 19 July), the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says that Network Rail must ensure it delivers the changes needed to address the risks of climate change, and, along...

Suicide prevention charity, Samaritans, has teamed up with the rail industry to encourage more people to support the charity through the launch of Do Good, Feel Good. At a time when the service has never been more needed, and time...

Alstom UK & Ireland has announced its support for the Baton of Hope charity and its drive to create the biggest suicide awareness and prevention campaign in the UK. Alstom is supporting the Baton of Hope’s UK tour, which starts...

From 1 June onwards, they are again patrolling the network from Shenfield to Southend Victoria, Shenfield to Colchester Town and Harlow Town to Cambridge after an absence of nearly three years. Rail pastors patrol throughout the day and into the...

Suicide prevention charity Samaritans has called for vital investment from the rail industry to ensure rail workers get adequate support for their mental health. This comes after a new report revealed almost one in five have suffered physical abuse...

Railway Mission has introduced Tony Miller as the new Railway Chaplain for the London South and Southern Rail Network replacing John Robinson who stepped down recently. Tony brings a wealth of experience to the chaplaincy. As well as working as...

South Western Railway (SWR) has joined with Hampshire County Council (HCC) to support ‘Travel with Confidence’ - a project to help those travelling with non-visible disabilities. The project, which is organised by Hampshire Community Rail Partnership (CRP), aims to provide...

The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has launched a new Retired Fund, which is designed to meet the financial needs of the older population. The Retired Fund offers applicants a maximum grant of £500 to support with the expenses that can...

Network Rail has joined Samaritans, British Transport Police and the wider rail industry to remind the public that we all have the potential to be lifesavers by simply striking up a conversation, as part of Samaritans’ latest Small Talk Saves...