A new nationwide campaign to encourage train passengers and station visitors to report any unusual items or activity was launched at London Waterloo.
Designed by government, police and the rail industry, the new campaign aims to help build a more vigilant network on railways; and raise awareness of the role the public can play in keeping themselves and others safe. Security announcements at major train stations and posters promote the new ‘See it. Say it. Sorted.’ campaign message.
Rail passengers are being urged to report anything unusual; in person to rail staff, by texting British Transport Police (BTP) on 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.
What they say
Rail Minister Paul Maynard said: “We want to send a clear message to anyone threatening the security of the rail network that there are thousands of pairs of eyes and ears ready to report any potential threat to the British Transport Police and rail staff who are ready to respond to these reports. Today’s campaign is aimed at our railways but the recent incident at North Greenwich underground station, where an alert member of the public reported an unattended bag to a member of staff, reminds us just how important it is to be vigilant.
And British Transport Police Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Alun Thomas said: “Don’t be afraid to report anything that feels out of place. We rely on information from the public to help us keep the rail network safe. It could be someone avoiding rail staff or police, leaving a bag on the railway, checking out security arrangements like CCTV or trying to access staff-only areas. If it doesn’t feel right, we want to hear from you. Let us decide if what you have seen or what you know is important. We will check the information thoroughly.”
