Rail unions call for more protection for staff and travellers after Cambridgeshire train stabbings

Incident casts spotlight on transport safety, after budget cuts affecting police numbers and staffingRail unions have called for more protection for staff and passengers after the mass stabbings attack on an LNER train in Cambridgeshire.The incident has cast a fresh spotlight on transport safety, after budget cuts affecting police numbers and rail staffing. While details are still unfolding, the actions of onboard crew appear to have played a significant part in limiting the number and severity of casualties. Continue reading…