{"id":255069,"date":"2025-07-22T20:51:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T10:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=180166"},"modified":"2025-07-22T20:51:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T10:51:52","slug":"southeastern-partners-with-missing-people-to-protect-lives-on-the-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=255069","title":{"rendered":"Southeastern partners with Missing People to protect lives on the railway"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Southeastern is partnering with national charity Missing People to support those in crisis on the railway this summer.<\/p>\n

Every year, over 170,000 people are reported missing in the UK, with 17% of those cases happening in areas served by the Southeastern network. Tragically, missing people are at greater risk of serious harm, and around 1,000 die while missing each year.<\/p>\n

Railway stations are often critical points where people in distress seek help, with Missing People receiving on average three calls a day from people in distress at stations or on trains.<\/p>\n

That is why Southeastern is working with Missing People to ensure help is available when and where it is needed most.  Funded through a \u00a349,500 grant from the train operator\u2019s Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF), the programme will see the rollout of help for people in crisis to return home safely, as well as staff training and funding for Missing People\u2019s Helpline.<\/p>\n

David Wornham, Passenger Services Director at South Eastern Railway, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe railway is where people come together, but for some it can also be a place of crisis. That\u2019s why working with fantastic organisations like Missing People to support vulnerable passengers is so important.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project will equip our staff with the skills to help, improve visibility of life-saving services, and most importantly, provide a route to safety for those who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project will include:<\/p>\n