Category: Railway safety

You vs Train – Shattered Lives

A new film has underscored the life-threatening dangers of trespass as a third of adults say they would step onto the railway to retrieve a mobile phone. We have teamed up with British Transport Police (BTP) and seven-time Paralympian Simon Munn, MBE to launch Shattered Lives. The film – part of our joint You vs … Continued

Delays Explained: Trespass and vandalism

Trespass and vandalism on the railway are illegal and extremely dangerous. They also cause delays to journeys … Trespassing on the railway is illegal and dangerous. You could be taken to court and face a £1000 fine. Watch this video to find out how they can cause significant disruption and what we do when someone has … Continued

You vs Train – talk to teens about rail safety

Looming lockdown lift sparks youth rail safety warning. Every time someone trespasses on the railway they risk everything that matters to them. That’s why we and British Transport Police are urging parents and guardians to talk to teenagers about rail safety and the devastating potential impact of trespass to them, friends and family, and the … Continued

There is Always Hope

There is Always Hope campaign launched as new research shows huge rise in mental health issues across Britain as a result of the pandemic. Young people have seen their mental health deteriorate the most since the pandemic began, according to research from Network Rail and national mental health charity Chasing the Stigma. Almost three quarters … Continued

Network Rail continues to support victims of domestic abuse

We have extended our support to domestic abuse victims by leading the rail industry in implementing an Online Safe Spaces service portal on our website. Developed by Royal Mail Group in collaboration with crisis charity Hestia and the UKSAYSNOMORE campaign, Online Safe Spaces is a virtual portal which can be installed on websites free of charge. It provides support, … Continued

Brew Monday 2020

Today may be ‘Blue Monday’ – thought to be the most difficult day of the year – but Samaritans’ Brew Monday campaign aims to raise spirits by harnessing the uplifting power of a good brew and a chat. We’re working with the wider rail industry to support the charity in its bid to beat the … Continued

Suicide prevention: “Make time to do the right thing.”

Each September, we encourage people to work together to prevent suicides on the railway. Many railway employees are trained to intervene when they see someone who may be at risk of suicide. Samaritans is available round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it’s best to call … Continued

How we’re helping you travel safely

We’re doing everything we can so you can travel safely and confidently on the railway. We know how important it is that you feel safe and supported during your journey with us. That’s why we’re working extra hard to keep you safe from coronavirus when you travel through our stations. How are we helping your journeys? Accessibility Assisted … Continued

How we’re helping you travel during coronavirus

We’re helping you use the railway confidently – with a range of measures to keep you safe during the pandemic. They include extra staff to help guide you through stations, and vending machines at Britain’s biggest stations, where you can buy face coverings and hand sanitiser. We’ve worked hard to keep railway stations and facilities … Continued