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Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise substantially

Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise substantially
BBC Business Thursday 24 September 2026, 12:21 UTC 1 min read
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Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers increased by 36% in the year to March.

Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers increased by 36% in the year to March.
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