Safer Travel

27/03/2026

| It was a busy day yesterday for our officers after a 49-year-old woman was arrested at Birmingham International for breaching a court order.
Later on, that day, officers stopped two people on the cross-city line. A 39-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion for theft from a vehicle. The second suspect made off from officers along the rail track.
With the help of our specialist dog unit, a 53-year-old man was detained, and after further enquiries arrested on suspicion of shop theft as well as trespassing on the rail line.
Both remain in custody for further questioning.
Trespassing on railway tracks is a criminal offence in the UK, carrying a maximum fine of £1,000 and a criminal record. Offenders may also receive a £60 Penalty Notice for Disorder, while more severe actions, such as disrupting services, can lead to higher fines or imprisonment.

If you see antisocial behaviour on your commute, text 'SeeSay' to 81018 with the bus number, time, location and details of the incident. To report crime ring 101, or 999 in an emergency. On the rail or metro text 61016.

West Midlands Police British Transport Police

25/03/2026

| Great work yesterday when officers on patrol spotted occupants of a vehicle acting suspiciously at Northfield rail station.

After a search a quantity of cannabis was recovered and the driver was arrested.

The 22 year old man from Tipton was subsequently cautioned for the offence.

25/03/2026

20/03/2026

We're expanding our patrols as the Black Country line welcomes passengers for the first time in 60 years, with Willenhall and Darlaston stations now open.

This marks the first of three major transport developments we'll be supporting, alongside the Camp Hill line opening next month to serve South Birmingham, and the metro Eastside extension, which is currently in driver training and set to begin services soon.

Transport for West Midlands West Midlands Railway British Transport Police West Midlands Police

19/03/2026

| More great work from B team who saw 2 men acting suspiciously near the new metro line in Dudley Police

Both stopped & found to be wanted, 1 for breach of a court & one for drug related offences

Both arrested , 1 straight back to HMP & the other charged with offences

18/03/2026

ARREST | Another person returned to prison after we stopped a man at Wolverhampton rail station.

The 37 year old from Birmingham was found to be wanted on a recall so we obliged and he's on his way back to HMP.

British Transport Police

17/03/2026

The team were out with Wolverhampton Police yesterday carrying out joint patrols with the neighbourhood team, providing reassurance around the transport hubs.

Wolverhampton PCSO Isis, 2nd from the right in the picture, is definitely following in the shoes of her Safer Travel Sgt uncle Shaun, as well as her mom, aunt and even sister who also work for West Midlands Police

We were also at New Street where we spoke with a man acting suspiciously and found he was wanted for failing to appear at court

16/03/2026

We supported the first of this year's County Lines Intensification weeks conducting high visibility patrols and knife arch operations across the transport network.

Working with Guardian task force, as well as West Mercia Police arrests included a recall to prison, thefts, as well as drug related offences.

12/03/2026

ARREST | Another great result for the team yesterday after a man attempted to run from them.

The man, a 36 year old from Wolverhampton, was stopped and found with items suspected to be stolen.

He was also wanted for a robbery, 6 shop theft offences and was wanted on recall to prison.

09/03/2026

| Safer Travel officers were some of the first officers on the scene in Elmdon yesterday after a teenager was slashed in the arm and his e-bike was stolen.

They conducted an area search locating a suspect, also a teenager, along with the e-bike and a weapon.

Excellent team work Solihull Police

09/03/2026

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day & we are recognising the amazing women in Safer Travel who work every day to make our transport network safer for everyone.

Their dedication, strength & professionalism make a difference every day.

We celebrate the women of the past and today are proud to stand alongside such inspiring colleagues who are leading the way for future women to live safely, speak freely and exist equally.