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Seventy-eight per cent of TfW passengers complying with face covering requirements

23 September 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Following efforts to protect its staff and passengers, TfW has reported a positive behavioural change in passengers wearing face coverings.

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GTR unveils ‘Affirmation Art’ at train stations to support the vulnerable

10 September 2020 | By Global Railway Review

On annual World Suicide Prevention Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has unveiled 'Affirmation Art’ clusters across some of its busiest stations to raise awareness of the company’s ongoing support and understanding to those who may be feeling vulnerable.

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Network Rail publishes Stonehaven tragedy interim report

10 September 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The report outlines the need for a wide range of changes and improvements by Network Rail following the Stonehaven tragedy.

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Wearing of face coverings to be enforced on public transport in Wales

20 August 2020 | By Global Railway Review

As a result of passengers not following COVID-19 regulations, Transport for Wales has partnered with the British Transport Police to enforce requirements.

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Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport in England

5 June 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that from 15 June 2020, it will be mandatory for passengers to wear face coverings when using public transport in England.

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Metal thieves put key worker journeys at risk in UK

3 April 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Following the theft of hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable, vital journeys for key workers and freight across the UK have been jeopardised.

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British Transport Police records 62 per cent surge in mobile device theft on Britain’s railways

17 March 2020 | By Absolute Software

According to official figures obtained by Absolute Software, the British Transport Police (BTP) recorded a 62 per cent increase in mobile device theft on Britain’s railways over the last two calendar years.

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Network Rail and BTP target scrap dealers to tackle trading of stolen metal

14 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Due to railway metal theft costing £1.4 million in UK taxpayer-money over the last 12 months, Network Rail and the British Transport Police are taking action to tackle stolen metal trading.

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Transport for Wales launches body camera trial to improve safety

13 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The trial will test how effective the use of body cameras is in further improving the safety of Transport for Wales' passengers and staff.

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Passengers urged to take care after increase in alcohol-related incidents

21 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review

Newly released figures from Network Rail and the British Transport Police show a 30 per cent increase in alcohol-related incidents on the railway.

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Virgin Trains to issue more body worn cameras for staff

7 October 2019 | By Global Railway Review

Following a successful pilot scheme in 2018, 250 more body worn cameras will be rolled out across the Virgin Trains network and will be used by station staff and on-board teams.

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Increased metal theft in England and Wales continues to cause rail delays

8 August 2019 | By Global Railway Review

Continued metal theft has had a severe impact on the delivery of rail services, with Network Rail reporting an 85 per cent increase in live railway cable theft, resulting in more than 950 hours of delays in England, Wales and Scotland, affecting more than 7,000 journeys.

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Network Rail launches new partnership to tackle railway trespassers

8 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review

Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have launched a new partnership with the English Football League Trust (EFL) and StreetGames to help tackle the increasing number of people risking their lives on the railway.

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Warning issued to drone pilots following recent railway incident in Britain

26 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review

Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have warned drone pilots to keep away from the railway or risk being taken to court and facing a £2,500 penalty.

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Cable theft on UK rail network rises 85 per cent in one year

18 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review

According to recent analysis of British Transport Police (BTP) data, railway passengers now suffer on a daily basis as metal thieves get more organised.

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