Britain’s summer temperatures spur a surge in beachbound journeys
An analysis of rail passenger ticket sales shows more people are opting for regional staycations in the wake of one of the hottest British summers on record.
85% say Rail has role in tackling Violence against women and Girls: Industry sets out Safety Commitments
- Rail industry leaders gather to discuss measures to tackle violence against women and girls on public transport
- New research shows need for more action to address gender-based violence across society
Immersive VR film at Glasgow Central station invites passengers to find out how they can help to tackle sexual harassment on the railways
- Rail industry is committed to tackling sexual harassment on the network and have designed an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience to empower bystanders to recognise and help combat sexual harassment on the railway.
- A small action could make a big difference - 85% of women would feel relieved if someone intervened when experiencing sexual harassment on public transport.
- VR experience on show at Glasgow Central station is latest in a series of nationwide events to highlight the rail industry’s efforts to tackle sexual harassment, and its commitment to helping people feel safe on the railway.
Immersive VR film at Liverpool Lime Street station invites passengers to find out how they can help to tackle sexual harassment on the railway
- Rail industry is committed to tackling sexual harassment on the network and have designed an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience to empower bystanders to recognise and help combat sexual harassment on the railway.
- A small action could make a big difference - 85% of women would feel relieved if someone intervened when experiencing sexual harassment on public transport.
- VR experience on show at Liverpool Lime Street station is latest in a series of nationwide events to highlight the rail industry’s efforts to tackle sexual harassment, and its commitment to helping people feel safe on the railway.
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Could Your Local Station Win Britain’s Most Life-Changing Station?
- The public are being asked to vote for their favourite railway station from across Britain, as 20 shortlisted stations go head-to-head for the title of ‘Most Life-Changing Station’.
- The voting phase of the World Cup of Stations competition, hosted by Rail Delivery Group, opens on 13 October and closes on 17 October 2025.
- As the Railway celebrates its bicentenary, this year’s competition is supporting Railway200 by shining a spotlight on the incredible stories behind Britain’s stations.
- You can vote for your local station at www.raildeliverygroup.com/WorldCupOfStations
Rail industry offers free rail travel to help veterans and Armed Forces attend Remembrance Services
- Free rail travel offered for serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance on 9 November.
- Free rail travel offered for Royal British Legion London Poppy Day volunteers and collectors on 30 October, with an additional one day either side of the event.
- Free rail travel offered for serving military personnel and veterans attending the Submariners’ Remembrance Service on 1 November.
- Travel includes London Terminals and Services of Remembrance nationwide, with proof of ID required.
