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More than Two Daily Assaults Against Train Staff Recorded This Year
South Western Railway expands body-worn camera use after assaults doubled since 2020-21; a 2024 study found such cameras reduce assaults by nearly 50%, aiding prevention and prosecution.
- South Western Railway has experienced over two assaults per day against its frontline staff this year and has introduced posters designed to raise awareness among offenders about the consequences of abusive behavior.
- The rise in abuse and violence, which doubled violent and public order offences between 2020-21 and 2024-25, follows similar trends across public services like the NHS and retail.
- SWR has increased the deployment of wearable video devices among staff who interact directly with passengers, such as train guards and gate staff, to help prevent abuse and gather evidence for legal action.
- A University of Cambridge study commissioned by Rail Delivery Group and BTP found these cameras reduce assault likelihood against the wearer by 47 percent, and a new app improves incident reporting.
- SWR’s measures aim to protect staff wellbeing, prevent service disruption, and support British Transport Police in holding offenders to account through criminal prosecutions.
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South Western Railway has recorded two assaults EVERY day this year
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