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Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise to nearly 25,000 a year

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

Unions say record high figures, including assaults on rail workers as well as members of public, show need for more staff and policing Business live – latest updates The number of reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways has risen to a record hi…

Key facts

  • Unions say record high figures, including assaults on rail workers as well as members of public, show need for more staff and policing Business live – latest updates The number of reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways has risen to a record hi…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:20:10 UTC.

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  1. Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise to nearly 25,000 a year

  2. Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third

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