Petition · Department for Transport
Make violence against transport workers a specific criminal offence
Closed
458 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to make violence against transport workers a specific criminal offence in England and Wales. Transport workers can experience high levels of violence and abuse, putting their safety at risk, which must be stopped.
Research by TSSA union found a prevalence of workplace violence experienced by transport workers:
- Over half of respondents reported experiencing physical or verbal violence in the past year;
- 95% of respondents reported receiving verbal threats or abuse;
- 40% of respondents reported incidents involving weapons.
The RSSB Health & Safety Report 2023/24 found that assaults on train staff have increased, despite passenger journeys not returning to pre-pandemic levels.
- Over half of respondents reported experiencing physical or verbal violence in the past year;
- 95% of respondents reported receiving verbal threats or abuse;
- 40% of respondents reported incidents involving weapons.
The RSSB Health & Safety Report 2023/24 found that assaults on train staff have increased, despite passenger journeys not returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Timeline
| 28 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
458
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
28 Jul 2025
Closed
28 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.