‘I was harassed twice on public transport and this helpline was the last thing on my mind’ Monday, March 2, 2026 harassment publictransport trainsafety britishtransportpolice 61016 westmidlands studentlife womensafety reporting sport Izzy, a 21-year-old university student from Wolverhampton, never imagined her routine train journeys would become scenes of distress. Over a span of just five months, she experienced two separate incidents of harassment while … Read More
What Happens When You Text 61016 on a Train? Insights from a Transport Police Detective Monday, February 16, 2026 britishtransportpolice trainsafety harassment 61016 passengersafety violenceagainstwomen publictransport nonemergency discreetreporting uktrains sport Feeling uneasy or experiencing harassment while travelling alone on a train can be challenging, but there is a confidential way to seek help across the UK. By texting 61016, passengers can discreetly report concerns to the … Read More
Transport Minister Emphasizes Safety for Women and Girls on Midlands Trains Friday, January 30, 2026 transport safety women trains publicownership westmidlands britishtransportpolice railfares punctuality government sport Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has declared improving safety for women and girls on public transport a central government priority. Speaking during her visit to Wolverhampton Railway Station, she highlighted the upcoming … Read More
Police Clarify Incident Involving Men Offering Ride Near Midland Train Station Tuesday, December 9, 2025 police railreplacement stonestation staffordshire safety investigation britishtransportpolice suspiciousactivity publicsafety transport sport Police have provided an update regarding an incident at Stone Station where three men were accused of attempting to entice a woman into a van. The situation arose when the woman was preparing to travel from Stone to Stafford … Read More
Woman Sexually Assaulted on Train to Birmingham; Police Release CCTV Image Tuesday, November 11, 2025 sexualassault train birmingham police cctv investigation wolverhampton suspect britishtransportpolice edinburgh sport A disturbing incident occurred on a train traveling from Edinburgh to Birmingham on Thursday, October 23, when a woman was sexually assaulted while asleep. The victim awoke to find a man sexually assaulting her at … Read More