UK Archives - Railway Children

A teenage boy with dark blonde hair wearing a black coat and two blonde teenage girls wearing black and grey hooded jackets stood in front of a colourful graffiti wall looking to the right and smiling.

Young voices leading the way

Through our flagship youth participation programme, Youth Platform, young people are shaping our training materials, influencing key decisions and ensuring the rail industry truly understand youth vulnerability.

Date: 03/3/2026

Railway Children and VolkerRail call on supporters to help reach £1m milestone this March

Since launching in 2018, Railway Children’s Night at the Station has raised more than £880,000 to reach and protect some of the world’s most vulnerable children. This year, the charity is aiming to surpass the £1m mark – and is calling on the rail community and individual supporters to help reach the target.

Date: 27/2/2026

A group of students wearing matching grey Railway Children Youth Platform hoodies participate in an educational workshop, standing together in a modern office setting with informational signage in the background.

CrossCountry donates £10,000 to Strengthen Railway Children’s Youth Platform

CrossCountry's contribution is helping expand opportunities for young people through Railway Children's Youth Platform and Youth Ambassador Project.

Date: 20/2/2026

Railway Children and LNER staff stood posing at a station in the UK.

LNER and Railway Children unite to protect vulnerable young people on the rail network

With thousands expected to travel by train this festive season, Railway Children, LNER and safeguarding partners have joined together to raise awareness of vulnerability on the railway and help protect children at risk.

Date: 08/12/2025

A male member of staff working for the rail network wearing a purple jacket and dark trousers, stood with a teenage boy who is sitting on a bench at a train station.

Railway Children equip LNER Safeguarding Champions to protect vulnerable children on rail during busy Christmas period

LNER colleagues completed intensive Railway Children safeguarding training to learn how to protect children at risk.

Date: 28/11/2025

A Railway Children project worker wearing a black Railway Children T-shirt and lanyard walking through Waterloo Station with two security officers wearing black walking either side of her.

New Waterloo Station scheme

A pioneering new initiative has launched this autumn to help safeguard and support vulnerable young people in and around London Waterloo – one of the UK’s busiest train stations.

Date: 13/11/2025

A group of Railway Children staff and rail industry partners stand together at a busy railway station to raise awareness of the charity’s work supporting vulnerable young people. The team are pictured in front of departure boards and ticket barriers, alongside banners promoting Railway Children’s mission to ensure no child is lost to the streets.

Joining forces with Govia Thameslink Railway

Representatives from Railway Children met with Angie Doll, Chief Executive Officer of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), to discuss the vital work being carried out to support vulnerable children.

Date: 30/10/2025

A group of children in India with Railway Children project workers smiling and stood in front of a white wall with a sign that reads 'Children's Activity Centre' next to a blue door.

What does the new care reform charter mean for street-connected children?

The new Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform is a powerful step toward a world where every child can grow up in a safe, loving home.

Date: 21/10/2025

Rail industry unites to celebrate Safeguarding Champions

Rail professionals from around the country attended Railway Children's Safeguarding Champions event, celebrating their commitment to supporting children at risk on the network.

Date: 17/10/2025