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Festive party-goers across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire are being urged to take extra care of their friends and colleagues - as new figures reveal that within the Christmas and New Year period, the number of violent offences recorded at railway stations fuelled by alcohol have more than doubled in the last two years¹.

Network Rail has teamed up with the world’s most famous blue engine and pre-schooler favourite, Thomas the Tank Engine^TM, to help children learn how to be safe when using the railway. Stay Safe with Thomas was officially launched in the Anglia region at Norwich Library today (Thursday 29 November).

Network Rail has secured a budget of more than £2 billion to provide a safe and high performing railway for passengers in Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and East London.

Small Talk Saves Lives campaign urges public to look out for those at risk.

Small Talk Saves Lives campaign urges public to look out for those at risk.

Small Talk Saves Lives campaign urges public to look out for those at risk.

As part of the £170m Lee Valley Rail Programme, Network Rail has opened a new footbridge over the West Anglia Main Line in Haringey, providing an upgraded link between the Lee Valley Park to the east and White Hart Lane and Northumberland Park to the west. Pedestrians looking to cross the railway at Northumberland Park station are now able to do so by using step-free ramps in addition to stairs improving accessibility for all. 

Passengers in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and East London are advised to check before they travel this Christmas and in early 2019 as major railway upgrades are planned.