Trespass Risk Group

The Trespass Risk Group is an industry body committed to reducing acts of trespass on the UK rail network. Its objective is to ensure the safety of the travelling public and railway staff, and to minimise disruption to them caused by trespass, theft and vandalism. This applies as well to freight, where the protection of goods and rolling stock needs to be ensured at all times.

The railway will always be an attractive location for some malfeasant groups, as well as those who trespass meaning no harm, and the TRG exists to:

• Monitor levels of trespass, theft and vandalism across the UK rail system with the objective of minimising future events;
• Identify and promote new forms of deterrent to those groups who target or misuse the railway;
• Inform the wider public about the offence of trespass on the railway and why it is both dangerous and highly disruptive;
• Ensure that all rail industry parties are represented, and outside organisations where necessary in mitigating trespass;
• To review changes in legislation and to consider the implication of reports (e.g. RAIB) and prosecutions regarding trespass; and
• To provide confidence to passengers and freight users that the network work is safe and secure.

Trespass is not a new problem and the TRG works to make sure that people do not become complacent to the risk and to raise awareness across the industry.