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LNER backs campaign to protect vulnerable children on rail journeys
['Francis Redwood']
York Press | News
LNER joined forces with Railway Children and British Transport Police for the scheme, which aims to help safeguard children and young people at risk while travelling.
Outreach workers and rail industry staff travelled more than 1,000 miles over three days, speaking with passengers and railway colleagues about identifying vulnerable young people.
Jim Rawcliffe, security and safeguarding manager at LNER, said: "With the number of children and young people using the rail network increasing over the summer months, identifying those who need help can be a challenge.
LNER staff joined the final leg, engaging with passengers at Newcastle and other locations along the route.
Suzi Lawrence from Railway Children said: "We appreciate the support of rail colleagues from across the country who are helping us reach as many people as possible to raise awareness of the signs of vulnerability."