Sky News Daily Is it safe to travel on Britain’s railways?
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Nov 3, 2025 This discussion features Martin Brunt, a seasoned Sky News crime correspondent, and Graham Wettone, a former Metropolitan Police officer with expertise in critical incident management. They tackle pressing concerns about railway safety after a recent stabbing incident left 11 injured. Topics include the impracticality of airport-style security for trains, the effectiveness of visible policing, and the rarity of such violent attacks. Both experts stress the need for enhanced training and resources to reassure passengers and discuss the challenges in preventing attacks by unknown individuals.
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Airport-Style Checks Are Impractical
- Airport-style security on trains is impractical due to many stations, entrances and high passenger volumes.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and guests agree mass screening would make travel impossible for most people.
Driver's Decision Helped Police Respond Fast
- Martin Brunt recounts the train driver's decision to continue to Huntingdon which sped up police access.
- That unplanned stop allowed armed police to board within about eight minutes, limiting harm.
Exercises Help But Can't Predict Everything
- Police prepare with live and tabletop exercises but real events rarely match training exactly.
- Martin Brunt notes no plan fully survives contact with an unpredictable attacker, yet exercises still help.