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Transport & TfL · LondonText reporting campaign leads to 83,000 crimes logged
Since its 2016 launch, the 'See it. Say it. Sorted.' campaign has received over 1.5 million texts to British Transport Police. The 61016 service, promoted by the campaign, has logged nearly 83,000 crimes, prompting over 175,000 police deployments.
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Local News · CroydonCoroner to issue safety warning after boy's death at crossing
An 11-year-old boy died at the Bourneview pedestrian level crossing near Kenley Station in January 2025. An inquest found the death was accidental but highlighted a lack of safety features at the crossing, which had been recommended for upgrades almost two years prior.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonBoy, 11, killed by train due to phone distraction, inquest finds
An inquest concluded that an 11-year-old boy, Jaiden Shehata, died after being struck by a train at a level crossing in Croydon, with his mobile phone distraction and the crossing's lack of warnings cited as causes.
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Transport & TfL · London93 passengers fell between train and platform on Thameslink routes this year
Greater Thameslink Railway reported 93 falls between trains and platforms in 2024, a 43% increase on last year. The operator, which serves Gatwick and Luton airports, has launched a safety campaign advising passengers to take extra time and use lifts with luggage.
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Transport & TfL · LondonThameslink passengers urged to slow down after 93 boarding falls in 2026
Passengers travelling to Luton and Gatwick airports by Thameslink are being warned to allow extra time after 93 reported falls while boarding trains in 2026, a 43% increase. GTR says overall slips and trips have decreased since its safety campaign launched.
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