London Northwestern Railway boosts rail safety awareness for thousands of passengers

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has raised awareness of how to stay safe on the railway among thousands of passengers this Rail Safety Week (16 – 22 June).

The rail operator hosted pop-up sessions at Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction railway stations, where experts spoke about safeguarding, mental health and how to prevent accidents on the railway.

Throughout the week, LNR talked to passengers about misogynistic behaviour on public transport. Inspired by the company’s partnership with leading UK charity, White Ribbon, passers-by in Milton Keynes were encouraged to spin an interactive wheel, featuring conversation starters designed to get people talking about how to prevent violence towards women and girls.

To ensure wellbeing was at the top of the agenda this week, LNR also shared its top tips for keeping safe with hundreds of schools. Thousands of students were reminded of the importance of staying alert while travelling by train, with warnings to always stand behind the yellow line and never touch a moving train.

Jonathan Hitching, head of safety at LNR, said: “Keeping safety front of mind while travelling by train is vital. Sadly, fatalities on the railway still happen every year, which is why this week is so important to ensure our passengers know how they can keep themselves safe. From how to navigate level crossings to staying alert on platforms, we’ve spoken to hundreds of passengers about all areas of rail safety this week and want to thank everyone who spoke with us.”

To find out more about how to stay safe on the railway, visit www.lnr.uk/travelsafe.