Latest British Transport Police News

Network Rail Cracks Down on Fly-Tipping

New research commissioned by Network Rail has found that 23% of Britons do not consider fly-tipping as a criminal offence.

Northern Service and Infrastructure Damaged after Vandals Throw Log at Train

Northern and Network Rail have launched an appeal for information after vandals threw a log into the path of an oncoming train near Bolton. 

Small Talk Saves Lives Campaign Making Public More Vigilant

The Small Talk Saves Lives campaign, launched by the Samaritans in collaboration with the British Transport Police, Network Rail and other m…

1 in 7 Drivers Risk Their Lives at Level Crossings Every Day

Populus was commissioned by Network Rail, the UK's rail infrastructure manager, to conduct research into drivers' behaviour around level cro…

Thieves Are Risking Their Lives to Steal Railway Cables

Thieves risk their lives to steal railway cables, which brings them little financial reward but costs taxpayers millions each year and cause…

New Campaign Launched to Help Prevent Railway Suicides

Samaritans, British Transport Police and the rail industry, including Network Rail and the train operating companies, are launching Small Ta…

British Transport Police Officers to be Equipped With Body Worn Cameras

All frontline officers at British Transport Police (BTP) will soon be equipped with body worn cameras. Following a successful 12-month trial…

Armed Police Officers to Patrol UK Train Services

The British Transport Police (BTP) has announced that specially trained firearms officers will be patrolling on board train services for the…

UK: Network Rail Launches Level Crossing Safety Campaign