A new web app has been launched for the UK rail network, with the aim of helping commuters take action if they think someone might be at risk on or near the railway.
Rail505.com is designed for mobile phone users and will enable passengers to make a report if they are worried about someone or feel someone is at risk of harm.
“Passengers are the eyes and ears of the railway and by making it easier for people to communicate with us we can improve safety for everybody. It could be that someone has been sitting on a platform for a long time, appears distressed or looks to be too close to the tracks. As soon as we receive a report, help will be sent to the person to find out more,” Ian Stevens, programme manager at Network Rail, said.
The Rail505.com pilot will run until August 5 and the service will cover the parts of south east London and Kent covered by the operator Southeastern. If successful, the system will continue to be used. This will prompt further trials across the country to determine if this system could be rolled nationally.
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