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Provision of guards on trains a stipulation for all new operator contracts.

Closed 3,074 signatures

What the petition asks

There is a growing incidence of certain crimes on British trains that are not reflected In other EU countries, where guards on trains are the norm. There is a feeling of vulnerability when travelling at night and at weekends. Public safety should be paramount.
While figures show that 'reported' crime is showing a decrease, year on year, sexual offences are at a record high. At no place in the Office Of Rail Regulation on line policy is any mention made of any plans to address this. Health and Safety regulations are employee focussed rather than reflecting passenger requirements.

Timeline

19 Aug 2015 Petition opened for signatures
19 Feb 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,074
Status Closed
Opened 19 Aug 2015
Closed 19 Feb 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.