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Trespass and Suicide

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Continuous sustainable reduction in trespass and suicide

Public behaviour is one of five key risk areas that the Rail Health and Safety Strategy (the Strategy) will address. Public behaviour covers trespass and suicide, passenger and staff assaults and level crossings.

Introduction

The railway recognises the duty of care it owes to all who enter its boundary. It is aware of the impact trespass and suicide events have on the safety, health, and wellbeing of staff and passengers. 

Going forward, good quality data, consistent information, working with partners, new technology, and public awareness campaign will facilitate more cohesive action.

The Strategy aims to deliver a ‘continuous sustainable reduction in trespass and suicide’. The strategic initiatives to address this critical risk area are listed below.

  • Strategic initiatives:
    • Accessible trespass and suicide prevention knowledge.
    • Simplified guidance for trespass reduction.
    • Create good practice guide for suicide prevention.
    • Rail safety on the education curriculum. 
    • Agreed industry action based on research and intelligence.
    • Delivered a single version of the truth on trespass data.

Trespass and Suicide Topics

Trespass and Suicide - One Stop Shop
A dedicated centralised hub where you can find resources to help reduce on trespass and suicide risk.
Rail Health and Safety Strategy
The five-year strategy for the rail industry, aiming to deliver the healthiest, safest affordable railway in the world.
Annual Health and Safety Report
The latest information on health and safety performance, operational learning, and risk reduction initiatives.
Trespass Risk Assessment
Guidance for those who conduct trespass risk assessment or make decisions based on trespass risk assessment activity.

Additional information

  • Other Public Behaviour Topics
    • Level crossings
    • Passenger and Staff Assaults 
  • Relevant risk groups
    • Trespass and Suicide Prevention Group
    • Trespass and Suicide Prevention Working Group
See also
  • Key Messages from Risk Groups
  • Platform-train Interface
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