Passengers have helped the British Transport Police record almost 83,000 crimes over the past decade, by texting 61016, according to new figures released today, as the “See it. Say it. Sorted.” campaign reaches its 10th anniversary. Since its launch in 2016, the campaign has become one of the most recognised public safety messages in the […]
Category: Safety
Safety boost as two Essex level crossings upgraded
GBR Anglia has finished installing red and green lights on two level crossings, along with audible warnings, to help pedestrians in Essex get to their destinations safely. Previously, there were no active warning systems at the locations, with users relying only on stopping, looking and listening to check for approaching trains. The two crossings are: […]
Safety boost as two Essex level crossings upgraded
GBR Anglia has finished installing red and green lights on two level crossings, along with audible warnings, to help pedestrians in Essex get to their destinations safely. Previously, there were no active warning systems at the locations, with users relying only on stopping, looking and listening to check for approaching trains. The two crossings are: […]
Quick-thinking guards rescue passenger under train
Two security guards have been praised for saving a passenger who fell under a train. Josh Chegwin, 33, and Neil Lewis, 44, travel safe officers who are employed by Amulet Security to patrol Northern services and stations, were getting off a train at Lea Green station when they heard a loud bang. “A man had […]
Quick-thinking guards rescue passenger under train
Two security guards have been praised for saving a passenger who fell under a train. Josh Chegwin, 33, and Neil Lewis, 44, travel safe officers who are employed by Amulet Security to patrol Northern services and stations, were getting off a train at Lea Green station when they heard a loud bang. “A man had […]
Government launches measures to prevent noise and antisocial behaviour on transport
Passengers will benefit from new Government efforts launched today (Monday 19 October) to tackle antisocial behaviour on transport, including £100 fines on buses and a new campaign to discourage ‘loudcasting’ on trains. Today, guidance was issued for local authorities to support their new powers to crackdown on loud music, littering, vaping, and threatening behaviour on […]
Government launches measures to prevent noise and antisocial behaviour on transport
Passengers will benefit from new Government efforts launched today (Monday 19 October) to tackle antisocial behaviour on transport, including £100 fines on buses and a new campaign to discourage ‘loudcasting’ on trains. Today, guidance was issued for local authorities to support their new powers to crackdown on loud music, littering, vaping, and threatening behaviour on […]
Airport firefighters get to grips with new Metro trains
Newcastle Airport firefighters have completed a series of vital training sessions on the new Metro Tyne and Wear trains – ensuring they are familiarised with them in the event of an emergency at the airport terminal. The training was delivered to all four of the Airport’s fire watches, whose job it is to provide 24/7 emergency […]