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Public Transport Safety

Travelling on public transport should be a safe and comfortable experience. Numerous security measures have been adopted to maximise the safety of travellers including: security officers, police, guards, help points, good lighting and security cameras. Most drivers also have two-way radios and can call for assistance but you should still remember to:

  • Whenever possible travel in groups. Risk is created by travelling alone.
  • Keep valuables such as mobile phones, laptops and iPods out of sight and stay aware of your surroundings when travelling on public transport.
  • Outside of peak times and at night travel in the front carriage of the train with the driver or sit in the guard’s compartment. Where possible do not travel in empty carriages.
  • Check Public Transport timetables in advance. Avoid long waits on platforms and around Public Transport hubs. If you do have a long wait stay in well lit areas or near open shops.
  • Walk in well lit areas even if it means your trip is longer.
  • Avoid short cuts through dark isolated areas.
  • If you feel threatened in any way while walking on the street go to a shop or a house with lights on (if at night) and ask for police to be contacted.

Check www.thinkbefore.com for more safety tips; watch a short video demonstrating how to behave in difficult situations.

Personal Safety

When you are out and about it is important to be alert and aware of your personal safety. If you are going out at night remember:

  • Think ahead – consider how you are going to get home – what about pre-booking a taxi or arranging transport with a friend or family member?
  • Never hitch-hike.
  • Make sure that you stay with your party and that someone knows where you are at all times.
  • Make sure you have enough money to get home or to phone.
  • Keep away from trouble – if you see any trouble or suspect that it might be about to start – move away from the scene if you can. The best thing you can do is to alert the police and keep away.
  • Walk purposely and try to appear confident. Be wary of casual requests from strangers, like someone asking for a cigarette or change – they could have ulterior motives.
  • Try not to carry your wallet in your back trouser pocket where it is vulnerable and in clear view.

Emergencies – Dial  000

The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right emergency service to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life threatening or emergency situations ONLY. Emergency 000 lines should not be used for general medical assistance.