Virgin Trains secondee David Johnson’s role will see him work with both Samaritans and British Transport Police, as well as passenger and freight operators to help reduce incidents of suicide.

David’s appointment is in response to recommendations contained within the final report of the West Coast South Reliability Programme produced by Virgin Trains’ Chief Operating Officer Chris Gibb while he was also on secondment to Network Rail.

A partnership with Samaritans has also seen thousands of railway staff taking part in courses designed to reduce the risk of suicides. Support posters and signage from the Samaritans at stations and other priority locations is also contributing to reducing the devastating impact that suicides have upon both railway workers and local communities.

In addition, Network Rail continues to invest significant sums on active and passive suicide mitigation measures across the LNW and other routes. These include the installation of additional station and lineside fencing, improved CCTV systems and enhanced security lighting, as well as a continuing programme of staff training.


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