Samaritans training programme helps over 30,000 rail staff prevent suicides
Category: British Transport Police
Police appeal after rail passenger left with fractured jaw in Lancashire attack
The British Transport Police have released CCTV images after an assault at Preston station left a passenger with a fractured jaw. On Saturday 30th March, the victim had just got off the train and was working through the station booking hall. He was wal…
100,000 Grand National racegoers use Liverpool train services
Merseyrail came out a winner at this year’s Grand National Festival as it coped with over 103,000 journeys by racegoers travelling to and from Aintree.
Railway staff to run London Marathon in aid of Samaritans
Some South Western Railway employees running in this year’s London Marathon will be raising funds for the Samaritans charity.
Illegally claiming train ticket refunds earns Yorkshire fraudster 22 months in jail
A man who illegally claimed refunds for unused train tickets and defrauded London North Eastern Railway has been sentenced to 22 months jail.
Jail for “confused” rail passenger found with £160,000 of Cannabis in Cheshire
Back in February, the British Transport Police stopped a confused and lost looking rail passenger at Crewe station.
Suspicious package forces closure of Hampshire station
A suspicious package at Basingstoke station has meant that the station has had to be closed.
Important info for those heading to the Norwich v Ipswich derby
Fans heading to the Norwich City v Ipswich Town match are being advised to expect disruption because of industrial action
Rail Partnership moves to new home in North Wales
The North Wales Coast Community Partnership moves to a new location as it expands its Partnership to cover more stations and communities.
Police appeal after £6,000 worth of damage at Kent railway stations
Waiting shelters, vending machines and equipment were all smashed during the spree