Police in your pocket - British Transport Police new Railway Guardian app

Keys, phone, wallet, purse... travelling by train? Don't leave the house without downloading our new Railway Guardian app.

The app means you can feel confident travelling on the railway, knowing help is at hand if you need it and also learn about keeping yourself safe, all in one place.

You can also stay up to date with the latest news and updates from British Transport Police and report any crime or concerns to us quickly and easily.

All reports made via the app go straight to our control room. We have officers across the country and can deploy them to your nearest or next stop where appropriate.

The geographical location option also allows you to share your journey with loved ones and lots more.

The Railway Guardian app is another first for British Transport Police. Almost 10 years ago we brought you the text 61016 service which allows you to text us directly and discreetly, something no other force offers.

The app is the only police-supported safety app available in the UK.

We've worked hard on developing it so your journeys can be made safely and with confidence.

And we've teamed up with TransPennine Express and Northern, creating four short videos to show how you can use the app to report something or get tips on how to safely intervene in a situation you feel uncomfortable with.

Download the app here:

https://onelink.to/muk9u2

Watch the 'active bystander' videos here:

https://vimeo.com/781143652

https://vimeo.com/781144761

https://vimeo.com/781141099

https://vimeo.com/781142412