Wiltshire train workers to support female violence victims
GWR staff are getting extra training
Train workers in Wiltshire are now receiving extra training, to crackdown on male violence against women and girls.
Great Western Railway has agreed a new partnership with 'White Ribbon' - a charity which works to tackle the issue.
David Crome, from GWR, has told us what the operator wants to achieve from the collaboration:
“Our partnership with White Ribbon UK is one of our most significant to date. As a business that is male dominated we are in a strong position to showcase the hard work that White Ribbon do among our colleagues who identify as male.
“As a transport company, we are committed to safeguarding the women and girls who both travel and work with us. Our White Ribbon Ambassadors and Champions are perfect examples of how dedicated our colleagues are to preventing violence against women and keeping the rail industry safe for everyone.”
The train operator has also unveiled a special liveried engine, showing the White Ribbon logo and contact details.
GWR has become an accredited White Ribbon UK organisation as a way of raising awareness both in its business and the wider rail industry, as well as in the communities it serves.
The White Ribbon train will travel across the network, spreading the message of their commitment to supporting the education of men and boys to prevent violence against women.
White Ribbon UK Chief Executive, Anthea Sully, said:
"We are thrilled that GWR are showing the importance of raising awareness of ending men's violence against women with their White Ribbon train. The White Ribbon is the global symbol of changing harmful cultures that prevent women living the lives they want to lead.
"As the train travels the country it will inspire curiosity about White Ribbon and raise essential awareness about what steps we can all take to achieve #TheGoal of ending violence once and for all."