{"id":381443,"date":"2026-03-06T20:11:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=190200"},"modified":"2026-03-06T20:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:11:23","slug":"tpe-childrens-book-starring-therapy-dog-nya-helps-young-rail-travellers-stay-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=381443","title":{"rendered":"TPE children\u2019s book starring therapy dog Nya helps young rail travellers stay safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TransPennine Express (TPE)\u00a0is\u00a0set to launch a new children\u2019s book featuring Nya, its much\u2011loved therapy dog, in a bid to help young passengers feel more confident and reassured when travelling by train.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Written by\u00a0the train operator\u2019s\u00a0safeguarding and crime prevention Lead, Steve O\u2019Callaghan, the story will be released on World Book Day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nya, a six-year-old German Shepherd has been officially registered with Pets as Therapy, making TPE the first train operator to have its own therapy dog. <\/p>\n

She has quickly become a familiar and calming presence across the network. With her gentle temperament, she\u2019s helped everyone from worried young travellers to adults having difficult days.  <\/p>\n

Steve, who spent two decades as a police officer before taking on his current role, said creating the book was a natural extension of the work Nya already does.  <\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI recognised the natural way that children and families were drawn to Nya, and I wanted to harness that curiosity to create a gentle, engaging way to introduce safeguarding and rail safety messages though an educational and friendly narrative. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt will encourage children to stay clear of the platform edge, stick close to a trusted adult, know when to ask staff for help, and understand what to do if they are lost.\u201d <\/p>\n

As part of the launch on World Book Day TPE stations across the network will host book\u2011swap shelves offering free copies for families.\u00a0These will be taking place at\u00a0Manchester Airport\u00a0Huddersfield, Hull, Brough. Selby,\u00a0Malton,\u00a0and Scarborough on Thursday 5 March.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The campaign will also extend into classrooms, with visits to schools supported by the company\u2019s new Police Community Support Officers, who will help reinforce the book\u2019s key safety themes.  <\/p>\n

Steve added: \u201cI hope children enjoy reading this book as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it and Nya and I can\u2019t wait to meet you all out on the TransPennine Express network when you\u2019re next catching one of our trains.\u201d  <\/p>\n

A digital version of the story is now live on the TPE website to reach families beyond the events: https:\/\/www.tpexpress.co.uk\/nya-a-tale-of-safety-and-smiles<\/a> <\/p>\n

Image credit: TransPennine Express<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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