WASHING IMPROVEMENTS: Greater Anglia trains will be squeaky clean FREE train travel for survivors of domestic abuse is being extended across East Anglia until the end of March next year. Greater Anglia s move comes as figures show four survivors a day nationally have been using the scheme and reports show abuse has worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic. As charities prepare for an increase in domestic violence cases around the Christmas period, the extension is set to help those affected to take the train, for free, to reach a safe refuge. ‘Rail to refuge’ is a joint initiative between rail companies and Women’s Aid in which train operators cover the cost of train tickets for women, men and children travelling to refuge accommodation.
Greater Anglia has extended the free travel scheme for people fleeing domestic abuse.
- Credit: Paul Geater
Greater Anglia is extending its support for a scheme set up by the rail industry to offer free travel for people fleeing from abusive relationships.
The move comes as figures show four survivors of domestic abuse a day nationally, on average, have been using the scheme and reports show that abuse has worsened during coronavirus restrictions.
Christmas can be a time of year when incidences of domestic violence increase. As charities prepare for an increase in cases, the extension will help those affected to take the train, for free, to reach a safe refuge.
Greater Anglia has extended the free travel scheme for people fleeing domestic abuse.
- Credit: Paul Geater
Greater Anglia is extending its support for a scheme set up by the rail industry to offer free travel for people fleeing from abusive relationships.
The move comes as figures show four survivors of domestic abuse a day nationally, on average, have been using the scheme and reports show that abuse has worsened during coronavirus restrictions.
Christmas can be a time of year when incidences of domestic violence increase. As charities prepare for an increase in cases, the extension will help those affected to take the train, for free, to reach a safe refuge.