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GBRf unveils British Transport Police-liveried Class 69

BTP paint scheme comes with the 61016 number and "See it, say it, sorted" message.

GB Railfreight 30 May

Ongoing work to electrify the railway between Wigan and Bolton. NETWORK RAIL.

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Drone patrols in operation after £100,000 cable stolen from electrification project

The theft was discovered over the Christmas period days before the line was set to be energised

Network Rail 31 Dec

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'Endangerment on the railway' arrest made after Class 377 hits London Bridge buffers

British Transport Police and Rail Accident Investigation Branch investigating after incident last Friday

Southern 19 Dec

Govia Thameslink Railway 700103 at London Bridge. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

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Rail Safety Week 2024: GTR invests £2.5 million to tackle antisocial behaviour on trains

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced a £2.5 million investment to combat abuse and disorder on its network through a new Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan.

rail 26 Jun

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Outreach events to promote Samaritans campaign

TOCs, BTP and Network Rail have joined with Samaritans to remind people that we all have the potential to be lifesavers, simply by striking up a conversation.

27 Feb

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Driver hit by brick thrown at train

Northern is offering a £1,000 reward for information that will catch the hooligan who threw a brick at one of its trains and injured a driver.

11 Feb

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Body camera helps to convict attacker

A man who assaulted and injured London Underground staff has been jailed for three months, after being identified by a body camera.

11 Dec

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“Sheer stupidity”: TikTok level crossing photoshoot slammed

“Sheer stupidity at a staggering level” - Network Rail's description of TikTok crossing photoshoot

21 Jan

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Level crossing misuse: Network Rail and British Transport Police issue safety plea

Trespassing and level crossing misuse on the rise

2 Sept

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New committee to control rail policing in Scotland

Controversial plan to merge Scottish section of BTP with Police Scotland is scrapped

24 Jul

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Charity launched to support retired BTP dogs

Charity launched to provide medical support for retired British Transport Police Police Dogs

26 Jun

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Queen presents medals to BTP heroes

London Bridge heroes collect medals

12 Oct

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VIDEO: Rail industry launches summer anti-trespass campaign

New figures released by Network Rail reveal more than a quarter of teenagers behave in ways that could endanger their life on the railway

20 Jul

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Meet the BTP heroes at Rail Live

British Transport Police’s Firearms and Dogs Unit will be in action at this year’s Rail Live.

23 May

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VIDEO: BTP & Northern heroes recognised at National Rail Awards 2017

Full video of the presentation made to recognise rail staff for their services and bravery during the terror attacks earlier this year.

26 Sept

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National Rail Awards 2017: NRA Judges Special Team Awards to the British Transport Police Manchester & the Manchester Victoria staff of Arriva Rail North

National Rail Awards 2017 salutes the brave BTP and Northern staff who ran directly into danger during the Manchester terror attacks.

22 Sept

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National Rail Awards 2017: NRA Judges Special Team Award to the British Transport Police London Bridge & NRA Judges Gold Award BTP Constable Wayne Marques

National Rail Awards 2017 salutes the brave BTP officers who ran directly into danger during the London Bridge terror attacks.

22 Sept

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Croydon Tram speeding at 43.5mph in 12.5mph zone

Initial investigation shows tram that crashed killing seven people was more than three times over speed limit

16 Nov

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NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Judges' Special Award, winner - Mark Smith - Head of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health, British Transport Police

BTP Head of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Mark Smith won a Judges' Special Award. Here's why.

23 Sept

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Khan pledges hate crime action alongside BTP

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he will work with the capital’s police forces to tackle hate crime on the city’s transport network.

1 Aug