How not to use a level crossing.
The driver was lucky their actions didn't cause a serious incident. They've been fined, disqualified and ordered to resit their test.
๐Greenfoot Level Crossing, Coatbridge
Congratulations are in order for the amazing PD Storm and his handler PC Martin ๐
They've won an award for their brave pursuit of two hit and run suspects on a motorway towards Edinburgh last year.
How brilliant are our
@BTPDogs
? Full story here ๐
The division are happy to welcome a new addition to the team 2 year old PD Belle has now successfully completed all her training and has deployed operationally for the first time this week.
#BTP
#FocusedOnYourSafety
We love this photo!
One of our Glasgow Central officers getting a slight surprise the other day by his fiancรฉ ๐
Are you following us on
@instagram
yet?
Today Inspector Lang retires from
@BTPScotland
with 31 years service having made a significant impact among her colleagues and served the travelling public with professionalism, compassion and care. Maโam we salute you and wish you the best for the future.
#PoliceFamily
Our officers at Glasgow Queen Street just met Barnaby whoโs travelling to Edinburgh making the most to the travel restrictions being relaxed & the good weather remember if you need to contact us๐ฑ61016 โ๏ธ 0800 405040 ๐ 999
#BTP
#AForceOnTheMove
The extent of snow at Glasgow Central this morning. Widespread disruption will continue all day.
Please plan your journey carefully and check before setting off.
๐ธ
@ScotRail
Meet Rocco and Bella our specialist drug dogs who came to assist in a County Lines operation this week in Edinburgh to tackle drug smuggling on the railways. ๐ ๐
@BTP
A youth has now been charged for a spittle assault on rail staff at Inverkeithing on the 14th November.
We will not tolerate spittle assaults, vandalism, abusive and threatening behaviour on rail staff.
@BTPNorthScot
@ScotRail
There's no such thing as
#MondayBlues
when you've got a great team on patrol!
As the second week of
#COP26
kicks off in
#Glasgow
, youโll continue to see our officers out and about across the network.
Don't forget, we're also on 61016 if you need us. ๐ฒ
Thanks for your patience while we responded to an earlier concern for welfare on the Forth Bridge.
A man has since been removed from harm's way and will be taken to a place of safety.
@ScotRail
Officers from both C & D division are deployed to Glasgow Central station this evening carrying out our Operation Shield tactic which sees mobile metal detectors deployed at strategic locations across the network
#FocusedOnYourSafety
#BTP
#OneForce
๐ฑ0800 40 50 40
Today officers facilitated a visit from Prince Charles at Glasgow Central train station as he arrived to discuss the climate crisis at
#COP26
@NetworkRailGLC
We will not tolerate spittle assaults, vandalism, abusive & threatening behaviour on rail staff. We have increased patrols in Fife & our officers will continue to patrol the rail network in Scotland to ensure that the railway is a safe place to travel.
@BTPNorthScot
@ScotRail
Tonight we are at Dumbarton Central for a joint initiative with
@ScotRail
Please ensure you follow the current health regulations and only travel if your journey is essential .
@BTPWestScot
Please remember to wear a face covering on the rail network unless you have a medical exemption. Our officers will continue with the โ4Esโ approach of engage, explain, encourage and, as a last resort, enforce any coronavirus legal requirements.
@ScotRail
@NetworkRailScot
Meet Inspector Lynda Lang. A proud Scot ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ and our longest serving female police officer.
On
#IWD2018
she reflects on her 30+ year career. How women have modernised policing, challenging ignorance and archaic views
#WomenInBTP
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Big plans? If you need us on your weekend journey, drop us a text to 61016.
Have fun ๐
We have eyes, ears and noses (๐ถ) everywhere to disrupt criminal activity on the railways.
#ProjectServator
works with the public, partners and businesses to build a network of vigilance.
Report any suspicious activity to one of our officers, or text us on 61016.
#Cop26
Six of our officers have just successfully completed their Ground Crew Operators course as part of our divisional Policing at Heights capability. Well done everyone.
#BTP
โ ๏ธ Friday 2 March travel disruption โ ๏ธ
@Virgin_TrainsEC
- No service from Edinburgh today.
@VirginTrains
- No service from Glasgow.
@ScotRail
- heavy disruption on many routes throughout Scotland.
Plan before setting off. Officers will be around if you need them.
While out on mobile patrol
@BTPEastScot
officers watched as a tabby cat trespassed from platform to platform at Polmont Station. It could have been using one of its nine lives at it missed a fast approaching train by a whisker!
#PawsForThought
๐ฑ๐พ
We are going through a health emergency so we urge everyone to follow the rules and stay at home. We all have part to play in stopping the spread of the virus and reducing pressure on the
#NHS
#StayHomeSaveLives
@ChelseaMcFerren
Oh hey there TPD Joker!
Hope you enjoyed meeting him, he's a little rascal and enjoys meeting the public.
Thanks for sharing ๐ถ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
Ci Davie Gray out on late shift patrol in Glasgow and the West with dedicated and professional officers keeping public and staff safe. Happy and safe bank holiday everyone
Some great partnership working this evening in the West End of Glasgow with
@ScotRail
&
@policescotland
despite the restrictions we still see large numbers of youths making non essential journeys causing Anti Social Behaviour. Please ensure your children know the restrictions
The sun is shining in
#Glasgow
for the second day of
#COP26
!
You'll see more of our officers at stations and on trains across the city to ensure your safety while travelling.
If you need us, speak to one of our friendly officers, or text 61016 ๐ฒ
To all those heading to
@PrideEdinburgh
today - donโt let the weather dampen your spirits. Remember that to make a rainbow you need rain ๐
#WeStandTogether
Today our officers and
@NetworkRailSCOT
met with pupils
@BridgeofAllanPS
to raise awareness of rail and level crossing safety. Thank you for having us! ๐ ๐ ๐
Each time a teenager steps on the tracks, they risk their life.
The railway is full of hidden dangers, it is You vs Train. Watch our new campaign launched today with
@NetworkRailSCOT
.
#YouVsTrain
โโ ๏ธ A lot of snow has fallen throughout Scotland today. Please be extra when heading out and plan your journey. โ ๏ธโ
Travel updates from
@ScotRail
&
@nationalrailenq
.
๐ธ
@BTPWestScot
An AMBER โbe preparedโ warning โ ๏ธ for heavy snow โ๏ธ has been issued for the west and central Scotland through until 08:00hrs tomo. Is your journey essential? If you need to use the rail network please allow extra time for your journey and check for delays and cancellations.
Happy Friday from
#Glasgow
!
The sun may have gone, but our officers havenโt ๐
Youโll continue to see more of them on the cityโs rail network this weekend to ensure youโre safe throughout
#COP26
Do come and say hello and, as always, if you need us text 61016 ๐ฒ
You may see enhanced patrols by our officers today following the incident in Westminster.
We'll be around to reassure you as you travel. If you need us, please get in touch by sending a text to 61016
We are aware of a video on social media showing an officer being assaulted at Edinburgh Haymarket station on Sunday 29 August.
A 24-year-old man has subsequently been charged with assaulting a police officer.
@BTPEastScot
Officers will be out on patrol across the network this evening working in partnership with
@ScotRail
to tackle any Anti Social Behaviour
#BTP
#FocusedOnYourSafety
๐ฑ61016 โ๏ธ 0800405040 ๐999
Some of our officer from across the division have been taking part in their Policing at Heights assessment today at the Forth Rail Bridge
#DontLookDown
#BTP
# FocusedOnYourSafety
Did you know our officers donโt just carry out patrols within railway stations and on trains we also patrol railway depots keeping an eye out for anything that doesnโt look quite right ๐ ๐ ๐ฑ61016
#BTP
#FocusedOnYourSafety
A youth has now been charged with 5 offences between 29th October and 22nd November. All offences involved rail-staff and occurred on the Fife Circle line route.
@BTPNorthScot
@ScotRail
Two men who violently assaulted a football fan and left him with a bleed on the brain have been jailed for over three years, following a British Transport Police investigation.
Read more:
Our officers are conducting
#OperationHampden
on-train high visibility patrols between Edinburgh and Glasgow tonight to ensure folks arrive
#SafeSecureOnTime
.
.
Donโt you agree that these two officers are very cheery for a Friday night? If you spot them say hello ๐๐ป
Big huge shout out to our Special Constables who have been supporting us all in a big way recently, especially during the current situation.
These fine people give up a lot of their free time to work shifts with full time officers and for that we are truly grateful.
@BTPSpecials
From Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow and beyond, today we've taking part in engagement events on mental health.
Thanks to Railway Mission,
@samaritans
and
@NetworkRailSCOT
for taking part!
A man sadly died at Mount Florida station,
#Glasgow
after being struck by a train.
Officers have been unable to identify the man following a number of extensive enquiries. We are now appealing for your help and are releasing a description. Please share.
Did you know a little small talk can be all it takes to interrupt someoneโs suicidal thoughts?
Watch Sarah's story to find out how ๐ ๐
You could help save a life.
Our officers joined
@WhiteRibbonScot
at Glasgow Central
and Edinburgh Waverley to support an end to gender based violence. BTP is committed to tackling this across the railway network with specialist patrols.
@BTPEastScot
@BTPWestScot
@OfficialGCCSA
This was the view some of our officers had today whilst carrying out their Policing at Heights continuation training. Ensuring we are ready for whatever challenges come our way.
#BTP
#OfficeViews
#MurrayField
We are urging parents & carers to warn children & young people of the dangers of trespassing on the railway. Each year, hundreds of people take risks on and around the railway, resulting in tragic consequences and life-changing injuries.
@NetworkRailSCOT
@ScotRail
Superintendent Marshall and PS Richardson at the exhibition centre today.
BTP will be around during the conference so if you see it, say it and we'll sort it!
#COP26
We're delighted to have been awarded the Partnership Agency Special Recognition Award at the Ayrshire Policing Awards. Well done to officers in Kilwinning & the West Sector who have been involved in the Safer Shores project.
@BTPWestScot
@PoliceScotland
@AyrshirePolice
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports of a man pushing a woman onto the tracks at Hyndland station.
Did you see it? Text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 with ref 689 of 20 April.
Our officers have arrested and charged a woman in relation to the assault of two female passengers at Coatbridge Sunnyside Railway Station on Saturday 15 May at around 7.30pm.
Read more:
@BTPWestScot
We are encouraged by the majority of people that comply with the regulations, however appeal to everyone to take personal responsibility when travelling by rail by wearing a face covering unless you have a medical exemption.
@ScotRail
@NetworkRailScot
A conversation can be all it takes to save a life.
If you see someone in distress, trust your instincts. Stop and reach out.
#SmallTalkSavesLives
๐ฌ
@samaritans
Officers from Scotland were honoured to be deployed at Operation London Bridge on Monday & on duties across the country during the weekend.
Weโve seen thousands of people from across the world travel safely to pay their respects.
A day which we will never forget.
Did you know BTP use the
@what3words
app to help us identify locations accurately & quickly this app is free to download and an invaluable tool if you ever need to alert us to a location consider using this app and advise us of the 3 word location
#BTP
#FocusedOnYourSafety