Useful Resources & Links for Communities & Schools

British Transport Police’s Railway Guardian App

The free Railway Guardian app is an all-in-one safety app that allows you to report crimes or concerns on the rail network, share your journeys with trusted contacts, and get access to news, guides, or support. Having the app gives rail users confidence when travelling. It makes reporting easier as a template text format is available for people to ensure they include all important details in their initial report.

Rail Safe Friendly

The initiative provides schools and the rail industry with an opportunity to work together using content from Network Rail’s Switched On Rail Safety website.

Network Rail National Safety Campaigns
Beware the bubble
Bossing the crossing
Get home safe
Level crossings - distractions when driving a car
Level crossings - distractions when walking a dog
Stay safe with Thomas
Small talk saves lives
Wize up, size up
You vs train

Arlo's Adventures There and Back

‘Arlo’s Adventures: There and Back – A pick-a-path railway safety book' was written and illustrated by Freightliner's Bessie Matthews. The story follows Arlo the badger as he makes his first ever solo trip on the train to see his friends Duskie and Moss, who live a couple of stops away. The reader helps the trio stay safe by choosing the correct answer to make safe choices in real world scenarios such as level crossings and station platforms.
An online version of the brilliant Arlo's Adventures There And Back.
Arlo's Shop - for organisations looking to order some Arlo's Adventure merchandise.

Cones story books
The Cones books by Chris Madeley are helping children learn to live and play safely.
PDF's of two of the Cones books have been made available for organisations participating in Rail Safety Week to help with engaging with schools and communities.
- Cones on the Rails, illustrated by Zara Hussain
- Cones and the Transpennine Upgrade, illustrated by Emily Vaughan
The Cones books are published by Fisher King Publishing and are available online. Visit their website to find out more. Alternatively contact Keith@mryorkshire.com.