There are currently two ways to report crime on the railways -
- Non-urgent crime: 0800 40 50 40
- Emergency: 999
For general information on what the police class as an emergency see Q484.
There are currently two ways to report crime on the railways -
For general information on what the police class as an emergency see Q484.
When travelling on public transport, the companies themselves issue a lot of advice particularly in the stations or on the buses and trains themselves. However, it is worth bearing in mind the following general advice when travelling:
In relation to general personal safety try and remember the following suggestions:
British Transport Police's (BTP) officers are recruited and trained in the same way as local police officers. They have all the same powers as a Constable. BTP's responsibility is for the railways, including some tram systems and jurisdiction is usually defined as 'on the railways (including tram systems) or for any purpose to do with the railways'. For instance, officers might arrest a robbery suspect or carry out a house search - then they have jurisdiction anywhere.
If it is not a railway related matter – for instance, if they come across a robbery in the street, then the following applies;
BTP officers have the powers and privileges of a Constable beyond their normal jurisdiction in three specific circumstances:
In such circumstances, where their assistance has not been requested by the local force, the officer will need to decide whether their immediate intervention is necessary.
British Transport Police (BTP), unlike other police forces, does not report through the Home Secretary or Scottish Executive, but through the Secretary of State for Transport. However, BTP is fully integrated into the national policing structure and takes account of nationally set priorities when formulating its own Strategic Plan and annual Policing Plans.
The Chief Constable is responsible for the operations and administration of BTP and he/she reports to a Police Authority, whose members are appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport. The Authority has duties to:
British Transport Police is the national police force for the railways providing a policing service to rail operators, their staff and passengers throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
The Force is also responsible for policing the National Rail network across England, Scotland and Wales, the London Underground system, Docklands Light Railway, the Glasgow Subway, the Midland Metro tram system and Croydon Tramlink. BTP also police international services operated by Eurostar.
For further information see website in related information.
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QuestionQ691: How do I report crime on the railway? AnswerThere are currently two ways to report crime on the railways -
For general information on what the police class as an emergency see Q484. |