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We are thrilled to welcome Michelle Gard, Health and Safety Advisor at Amey, to our growing network of Rail Safe Friendly Ambassadors! Michelle brings over 12 years of UK rail industry experience to the role, backed by a background in psychology and a deep passion for social value. Day-to-day, she works with teams across rail … Read more

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At Rail Safe Friendly, our mission is clear: to deliver vital rail safety education to every school across the UK. To achieve this, we rely heavily on the support, passion and collaboration of the wider rail industry. That is why our Managing Director and Founder, Stuart, recently headed to the Derby Arena for Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) … Read more

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We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news! At the recent Passenger Safety Event in Milton Keynes on Thursday 18th June 2026, Network Rail North West and Central Route officially received their Gold Disc, marking their status as a Gold Partner within the Rail Safe Friendly Programme. The coveted Gold Disc was proudly accepted by Jennifer Hartnett, Route Crime and … Read more

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Fresh off the back of an incredible trip to Glasgow, the Rail Safe Friendly team recently packed up the banners, grabbed the latest safety materials, and headed east to the historic capital for TransCity Rail (TCR) Edinburgh. As a programme completely dedicated to delivering crucial, life-saving rail safety education to every school across the UK, … Read more

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The Rail Safe Friendly team recently packed up the banners, leaflets, and a whole lot of passion for safety education, heading north for Rail Infrastructure Networking (RIN) Glasgow. As a programme dedicated to delivering crucial rail safety awareness to every school across the UK, events like RIN give us an invaluable platform to connect with the wider rail … Read more

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The launch of Rail Safe Friendly in Northern Ireland marked a significant step forward in efforts to create safer, more inclusive rail environments. Delivered in partnership with Translink at Belfast Grand Central Station, the event brought together a diverse group of professionals, educators, and community advocates, all aligned around a shared goal: improving rail safety … Read more

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The Rail Safe Friendly Programme is proud to introduce its team of passionate ambassadors, each dedicated to bringing crucial rail safety information to schools across the region. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and personal commitment to the mission of educating and protecting young people near railways. Meet our newest Ambassador Samantha Boucher, Safety … Read more

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Train operator Greater Anglia is calling on schools across East Anglia to apply to take part in a free rail safety education programme, delivered in partnership with Rail Safe Friendly. The programme helps improve rail safety awareness for children and young people across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, giving pupils vital knowledge about railway … Read more

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Mead Vale Primary School received the Gold Certificate for Rail Safety after a week of activities aimed at teaching pupils about the dangers of railway lines. The school’s headteacher and staff said: “Rail safety matters, and our children have shown just how seriously they take it.” Pupils from Key Stage One and Key Stage Two … Read more

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The UK’s leading open access rail operators, Lumo and Hull Trains, are celebrating supporting the delivery of vital rail safety resources to 45 schools across the UK over the past year. In association with the Rail Safe Friendly Programme, the operators’ involvement has led to a social value impact of over £724,000, directly educating thousands … Read more

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Carlisle Support Services has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to safety, community impact, and educating the next generation by continuing its partnership with Rail Safe Friendly. Check out this great article from Carlisle Support Service here as they demonstrate the success of their project and how they actively encourage colleagues and teams to get … Read more

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Rail Safe Friendly had the amazing opportunity to attend The Greatest Gathering—a landmark three-day festival honouring two centuries of British railway innovation, engineering excellence, and cultural heritage on Friday 1st August. Organised by Alstom, this one-of-a-kind event has proudly earned its place in history as the world’s largest-ever collection of historic and modern rolling stock. … Read more

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