Reported Assaults on Britain's Rail Services Rise Substantially, Figures Show
Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against rail passengers and workers rose by 36% in the year to March, according to new data.
Reported assaults on Britain's rail network rose substantially over the past year, with recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers increasing by 36% in the year to March, according to figures reported by the BBC.
The data reflects a marked increase in reported incidents, though the report does not specify whether the rise stems from a genuine increase in incidents, improved reporting practices, or a combination of both factors.
The figures are likely to renew attention on passenger and staff safety across Britain's rail services.
No further breakdown of the incidents by region or rail operator was included in the available summary.
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