British Transport Police

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BTP’s effective approach to preventing crime and the way we work to protect vulnerable people have been praised by an independent review into the Force’s effectiveness.
July 9, 2018
The UK threat level has now been lowered from critical to severe. This means that an attack is highly likely.
Sept. 18, 2017
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Officers who responded to Plymouth train crash commended.
48 casualties. Two damaged trains. 70 passengers to evacuate. That’s what officers in Plymouth faced on April 3, 2016 when a busy service from Penzance crashed into an empty train...
June 22, 2017
The following is a statement from Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Hanstock, British Transport Police (BTP).
May 30, 2017
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Manchester one minute silence for victims.
In light of recent events, riders will have seen the UK threat level in relation to international terrorism increased to critical overnight. This means that the UK could experience...
May 24, 2017
Following yesterday’s (March 22) incident in Westminster, London Assistant Chief Constable Alun Thomas released the following comment on behalf of BTP
March 23, 2017
Steam train fans are being urged to keep off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out when the Tornado replaces regular scheduled services on the Settle to Carlisle line starting February...
Feb. 9, 2017
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A British Transport Police (BTP) officer has just been given a top award by the FBI for his work bringing down a gang that was operating across the Atlantic, stealing bank details...
Jan. 30, 2017
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Dean Pinnell.
They booked on for their evening shift and started their patrol at London Waterloo railway station, one of the busiest railway stations in the country. Little did they know, they...
Jan. 23, 2017
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From l to r: Rail Pastor Alison Underwood, Stourbridge Street Pastor Chair David Watts, PCSO Aaron Tiso, London Midland Head of Corporate Affairs Francis Thomas, Inspector Dave Rams, Rail Pastor Steve Underwood.
A scheme, which aims to keep vulnerable people safe and save lives on the railway in the West Midlands, is being launched on what is dubbed by many as the most depressing day ...
Jan. 17, 2017

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Meet Chester - he is one of British Transport Police's (BTP) explosive search dogs. BTP followed him as he patrolled King's Cross, one of Britain's busiest station.
Jan. 4, 2017
Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/20/2016
Maryland MTA CEO announces Roadeo competitors, a snappy Q&A recruitment video, TfL celebrates women in transit, & Metro Transit officer cuts hair for wigs for women with cancer...
May 20, 2016
British Transport Police's Cadets Snapchat 2016
Meet Tom and Noranne - British Transport Police's Cadets. BTP did a snappy Q and A to find out more about them.
May 20, 2016

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Setting fire to a train is not only stupid, it’s also incredibly reckless and risks lives. That’s the message from British Transport Police (BTP) officers investigating an arson...
Jan. 11, 2017
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A divisional commander who started at BTP when he was just 19, and a Sussex man who volunteered more than 500 hours to policing last year have both been named on the 2017 New ...
Jan. 2, 2017
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How do you spend your Christmas Day? These two men chose to spend last Christmas causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to Worthing railway station in West Sussex.
Dec. 8, 2016
British Transport Police officers and emergency services were called to a tram derailment near Sandilands tram stop at 6:13 a.m. yesterday morning.
Nov. 10, 2016
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Wearing their uniforms with pride, these are the first police cadets the West Midlands has seen for quite some time.
Nov. 1, 2016
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Police are urging boys and young men in West Yorkshire to stay away from the tracks this half term.
Oct. 27, 2016
British Transport Police has launched a public consultation into the way crime is investigated on the nation’s rail network.
Oct. 12, 2016
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With the new school year well and truly underway, British Transport Police (BTP) is urging parents to speak to their children and make sure they are not taking dangerous short...
Sept. 29, 2016
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British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information after a large metal grid and other items were placed on the railway line near Greasley Tunnel in Castle Greasley in...
Sept. 8, 2016
British Transport Police (BTP) is gearing up for the biggest and best Manchester Pride at British Transport Police this weekend, with officers on hand throughout the event to ...
Aug. 25, 2016
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It was recently announced that a new assistant chief constable will be joining British Transport Police (BTP) next month.
Aug. 11, 2016
British Transport Police will be carrying out high visibility patrols to reassure the travelling public at peak times over the weekend.
July 27, 2016
Transport for London (TfL) staff and their police colleagues will be raising awareness of hate crime and what to do to combat it.
July 20, 2016
British Transport Police (BTP) officers want to hear from any witnesses to the incident, which occurred at the Horwood Road Railway Depot in Splott at around 7:15 a.m. on Saturday...
July 14, 2016
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British Transport Police are appealing for information after a barbecue was thrown from a bridge at a passenger train near Coventry.
June 23, 2016
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This summer, thousands of football fans will make their way to the continent to enjoy the UEFA Euro 2016 Championship.
June 9, 2016
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Despite repeated warnings about the dangers, a number of Flying Scotsman fans have ignored British Transport Police and rail industry pleas and have trespassed on the tracks risking...
June 9, 2016
Three young children spotted dicing with death near railway tracks has prompted British Transport Police to reissue a stern warning about the dangers of playing near the railway...
May 26, 2016
Three members of the self-named ‘South Yorkshire Casuals’ were fined after appearing at Barnsley Magistrates Court on Monday April 9 for their unacceptable and racially aggravated...
May 12, 2016
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Anthony Fretwell, age 32, of Asquith Road, Bentley, was sentenced to nine months in jail.
One man has been jailed and two others handed suspended sentences for their role as members of a cable theft gang which cost the rail industry more than £223,000.
April 28, 2016
A man, who spat at a member of rail staff at Gloucester railway station before running from police, has been jailed for 12 months.
April 14, 2016
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Newton addresses how British Transport Police will tackle sexual offences on the rail network.
March 24, 2016
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British Transport Police are appealing for information after a security officer was assaulted and bitten as he attempted to break up a fight on board a train between Grange-over...
March 10, 2016
Officers from British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses following a series of sexual assaults on board a train between Knebworth and Hatfield rail station.
Feb. 26, 2016