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Category: Safety
TPE children’s book starring therapy dog Nya helps young rail travellers stay safe
TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to launch a new children’s book featuring Nya, its much‑loved therapy dog, in a bid to help young passengers feel more confident and reassured when travelling by train. Written by the train operator’s safeguarding and crime prevention Lead, Steve O’Callaghan, the story will be released on World Book Day. Nya, a six-year-old German Shepherd […]
TPE children’s book starring therapy dog Nya helps young rail travellers stay safe
TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to launch a new children’s book featuring Nya, its much‑loved therapy dog, in a bid to help young passengers feel more confident and reassured when travelling by train. Written by the train operator’s safeguarding and crime prevention Lead, Steve O’Callaghan, the story will be released on World Book Day. Nya, a six-year-old German Shepherd […]
New DLR trains will return to service by late summer
DLR customers will benefit from the return of the network’s new trains, with a phased reintroduction expected by late summer. This follows significant progress by engineering teams in carrying out detailed investigations, testing, and assurance to ensure the fleet is ready to enter to service safely and reliably. Further detail of the reintroduction will be […]
New DLR trains will return to service by late summer
DLR customers will benefit from the return of the network’s new trains, with a phased reintroduction expected by late summer. This follows significant progress by engineering teams in carrying out detailed investigations, testing, and assurance to ensure the fleet is ready to enter to service safely and reliably. Further detail of the reintroduction will be […]
CCTV reduces motorist offences at Derbyshire level crossing
Installing CCTV equipment has helped reduce dangerous driving at a level crossing – but Network Rail is still reminding motorists to follow the rules. Figures show a marked improvement – but some drivers are still causing safety issues at Hilton level crossing, Derbyshire. A regular issue was identified of motorists running the red lights while […]
Think Twice: No Excuse for Abuse – EMR double the number of body-worn cameras to protect staff and customers
East Midlands Railway (EMR), which is operated by Transport UK, has rolled out more than 330 additional body-worn cameras for its staff as part of its ongoing commitment to colleague and customer safety. All station and on-train colleagues will carry cameras, which act as a safeguarding tool and deterrent while ensuring they capture robust evidence of […]
Think Twice: No Excuse for Abuse – EMR double the number of body-worn cameras to protect staff and customers
East Midlands Railway (EMR), which is operated by Transport UK, has rolled out more than 330 additional body-worn cameras for its staff as part of its ongoing commitment to colleague and customer safety. All station and on-train colleagues will carry cameras, which act as a safeguarding tool and deterrent while ensuring they capture robust evidence of […]
SWR achieves 100% in safeguarding accreditation for third year running
South Western Railway (SWR) has once again received the highest possible score for safeguarding vulnerable people on its network. Vulnerable people can include children or adults who are at risk of harm, who are victims of crime, or who are escaping from exploitation or abuse. For the third year running, SWR has achieved a […]