Albion promote railway safety in new campaign

Thousands will receive railway safety advice as part of a project involving Brighton & Hove Albion

Thousands of schoolchildren are to receive railway safety advice as part of a community project involving Brighton & Hove Albion.

The football club has teamed up with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to launch an initiative to warn young people about the dangers of trespassing on the rail network.

Supporters travelling to Albion's home matches will continue to benefit from Southern and Thameslink train travel included in their matchday ticket under the renewed partnership.

Louis Rambaud, chief customer officer at GTR, said: "Just like the work Brighton & Hove Albion does in Sussex, the railway plays an integral part of bringing communities in the region together, especially on matchdays."

"We are pleased to have signed a renewed partnership with the club to work together in delivering important safety workshops to young people."

The one-hour-long workshops will take place in more than 100 schools and clubs, helping young people understand the dangers of the railway and how to use it safely.

GTR has already engaged with 4,000 young people across East and West Sussex, and Surrey, since August 2024, the firm said.

Albion's chief operating officer, Paul Mullen, added: "We hope this new long-term arrangement will enable us to work even closer with GTR."