{"id":394129,"date":"2026-03-26T20:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=191148"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:25:00","slug":"rail-sector-and-british-transport-police-outline-new-strategy-to-combat-violence-and-harassment-targeting-women-and-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=394129","title":{"rendered":"Rail sector and British Transport Police outline new strategy to combat violence and harassment targeting women and girls"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New measures to tackle violence and intimidation against women and girls (VIAWG) on the railway have been launched by the rail industry and British Transport Police (BTP).  Over the next two years, the rail industry has committed to use greater resources and enforcement measures as part of renewed commitments to ensure that all our customers and staff feel safe on Britain\u2019s railways. <\/p>\n

Violence and intimidation against women and girls accounts for one in five crimes in the UK. With this strategy, the rail industry is taking a whole-systems approach to this societal issue.  Strengthening alignment between enforcement agencies, rail organisations, central and local government, and the wider community. In its role delivering a vital, public-facing service, the rail industry is determined to reflect society\u2019s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls. <\/p>\n

Supporting the Government\u2019s aim to halve this, as well as the policing strategy for tackling VIAWG, outlined by the National Police Chiefs Council, this new strategy sets out an industry-wide plan to improve safety across the rail network. The strategy will be delivered jointly by Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and British Transport Police (BTP), with the required support from signatories such as Transport for London (TfL), Department for Transport Operators (DFTO), Network Rail, British Transport Police Authority (BTPA), Transport for Wales, Transport Scotland and Transport Focus. <\/p>\n

According to a 2025 survey of over 2,000 passengers, commissioned by Rail Delivery Group (RDG), nine in ten people believe sexual harassment and violence against women and girls is an important societal issue. The findings also show that 85% of people believe the rail industry has an important role in addressing this issue. <\/p>\n

Building on commitments made last year<\/a>, the rail industry has worked with BTP to set out a series of new measures including: <\/p>\n