3 days ago
British Transport Police warned cuts will endanger railway staff
The RMT union has warned that proposed cuts to the British Transport Police (BTP) would seriously endanger the safety of railway staff.
The BTP is reportedly facing an £8.5 million funding shortfall this year, potentially leading to the closure of 13 police stations and the loss of hundreds of posts.
The union argues that these cuts would leave frontline rail staff exposed to rising levels of violence, harassment, and anti-social behaviour.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey stated that the cuts are both "outrageous and dangerous," especially given a reported sharp rise in crime across the network.
The RMT has launched a campaign to demand better protection for rail workers and safer travel for passengers.
