Rail Safety Education Partnership Marks Key Milestone

SLC Rail, a specialist in rail development and delivery, is celebrating six successful months of its partnership with Rail Safe Friendly. Together, they’ve educated 4,279 young people about the dangers of railway trespassing, tackling a critical safety concern in the UK.

How the Rail Safe Friendly Programme Works

The Rail Safe Friendly initiative, delivered in collaboration with the Learn Live digital platform, brings engaging video content directly into schools, ensuring railway safety education is accessible and impactful.

Key Achievements So Far:

• Wide Reach: 4,279 young people educated in just six months.
• Effective Delivery: Digital content streamed directly into classrooms.
• Nationwide Impact: Since 2019, Learn Live and Network Rail’s Trespass Improvement Team have reached over 21 million students across 12,500 schools.

This collaborative approach is helping create lasting behavioural change, reducing the risks associated with trespassing on railways.

Why Railway Safety Education is Vital

Trespassing on railways is a leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in the UK. Raising awareness among young people is crucial to prevent accidents and encourage safer behaviour.

Benefits of the Programme:

• Accident Prevention: Educates students on the dangers of trespassing.
• Empowers Young People: Equips them with knowledge to share with peers and families.
• Community Safety: Creates safer environments near railway tracks and stations.

With young people often involved in trespassing incidents, this initiative is vital for fostering a culture of safety.

Leveraging Digital Technology for Impact

The use of Learn Live’s digital platform has been instrumental in the programme’s success, enabling large-scale delivery and engagement.

Advantages of Digital Delivery:

• Scalability: Broadcasts content to thousands of schools across the UK.
• Engagement: Interactive video lessons resonate more with students.
• Convenience: Schools can easily integrate sessions into their schedules.

This digital-first approach ensures railway safety messages remain relevant and accessible to today’s tech-savvy generation.

Celebrating Success and Looking Ahead

The partnership between SLC Rail and Rail Safe Friendly highlights the power of collaboration in addressing critical safety issues. Educating 4,279 young people in six months is a remarkable achievement, but the programme is far from finished.

Future Goals:

• Expand the initiative to reach more schools and students.
• Develop fresh content to keep safety messages engaging.
• Strengthen collaborations with Network Rail and other partners to enhance railway safety nationwide.

Together, SLC Rail and Rail Safe Friendly are paving the way for a safer future on the UK’s railways.