Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise by fifth in a year

According to a report by The Guardian… Unions say record high of nearly 25,000, including assaults on rail workers and public, shows need for more staff and policingBusiness live – latest updatesThe number of reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways has risen by a fifth to a record high of almost 25,000 incidents in a year.Unions said the “horrendous” figures showed the need for more staff and policing, as the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) revealed a sharp increase in assaults on the travelling public and on railway staff last year. Continue reading… complete report is on below link. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/24/reported-assaults-britains-railways-rise-record-high