Mortlake station provides access to mental health support for those in need

South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have unveiled ‘Hub of Hope’ signage at Mortlake station, signposting to local and national mental health services. Hub of Hope is provided by Chasing the Stigma, one of the UK’s largest mental health charities. The signs at Mortlake station are designed to help those using the station who […]

Mural unveiled at Birmingham International station as part of White Ribbon Day

A mural designed to raise awareness for a campaign to prevent male violence against women and girls has been unveiled at Birmingham International station. To mark White Ribbon Day (25 November), Avanti West Coast worked in collaboration with Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and the White Ribbon charity to commission the artwork which […]

Industry launches trial to get essential items to vulnerable women in refuges across the country

The rail industry is joining forces to provide essential items such as winter coats, jumpers and children’s toys to women’s refuges nationwide, in a new initiative that builds on its commitment to support survivors of domestic abuse and the government’s wider aim to halve incidents of Violence Against Women and Girls within the decade. Southeastern […]

GTR and Railway Children join forces to protect vulnerable young people in London

Representatives from Railway Children met with Angie Doll, chief executive officer of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) at East Croydon station, to discuss the vital work being carried out to support vulnerable children and young people across London’s rail network and beyond. This important initiative is being supported by GTR’s ‘Your Station, Your Community Improvement Fund’, […]

Visitors to Network Rail stations help boost Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal towards £1 million target

Passengers and visitors to London’s busiest railway stations were thanked for their generosity after helping raise funds in support of the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy Day appeal on Thursday 30 October (London Poppy Day), Around 3,000 armed forces personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, and RAF, along with volunteer collectors, shook their collection […]