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Britain’s rail network open for business this Easter – but passengers asked to check before they travel on some key routes
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling over the Easter bank holiday weekend, helping them make the most of their spring break.
Is small talk a thing of the past? Over half of Brits think so as spectacular new campaign launch reveals that more than 2,000 lives were saved through small talk last year
- Stunning ‘Ticket to Talk’ exhibition at London Waterloo station highlights the 2,284 small talk phrases used to save lives last year
- Yet 52% of Brits think small talk is a thing of the past and 78% of Brits admit to trying to avoid making it
- Samaritans, Network Rail and British Transport Police are reminding people to practice their small talk skills as it could be a life-saving tool
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Small Talk Saves Lives: New figures reveal there were 250 live-saving interactions on the west’s railway last year as Network Rail and Samaritans launch new campaign
Network Rail and Samaritans are launching the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign today (Thursday 5 March) as passengers in the west are reminded that even small interactions can make a huge difference.
East Anglia railway open for Easter getaway
Passengers wishing to travel across East Anglia this Easter can travel with confidence as the vast majority of the network will be open over the long bank holiday weekend.
Britain’s rail network open for business this Easter – but passengers asked to check before they travel on some key routes
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling over the Easter bank holiday weekend, helping them make the most of their spring break.
‘Small talk’ saves lives on Scotland’s railway
New figures reveal 121 lives may have been saved on Scotland’s railway in the last year thanks to people who took a moment to start a simple conversation.
Small Talk Saves Lives: Network Rail backs Samaritans campaign as life-saving interactions more than double
Network Rail is reminding everyone that when it comes to saving a life, you already have a life-saving kit available to you – your words.
Small Talk Saves Lives: Network Rail backs Samaritans campaign as life-saving interactions increase by over 50%
Network Rail is reminding everyone that when it comes to saving a life, you already have a life-saving kit available to you – your words.
Small Talk Saves Lives: Network Rail backs Samaritans campaign as life-saving interactions almost double
Network Rail is reminding everyone that when it comes to saving a life, you already have a life-saving kit available to you – your words.
Lifesaving interactions at train stations rise as West Midlands passengers urged to chat
Rail passengers are being urged to say hello and make small talk with fellow travellers - as figures reveal the number of lifesaving interactions across the West Midlands has risen.