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'Isolated incident': Railway Mission says passengers shouldn't fear travel after stabbing attack - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis premierchristian.news/us/news/arti...
'Isolated incident': Railway Mission says passengers shouldn't fear travel after stabbing attack - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
Railway Mission's executive director Liam Johnston told Premier Christian News: “Our immediate reaction is one of shock and dismay that in an area that should be safe and secure, such a terrible incid...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Chaplains with #RailwayMission have been praying and responding to recent high-profile incidents, including Saturday's attacks on board a train in Huntingdon. #RailwayChaplain Liam Johnston also shares about this morning's derailment in Shap. Listen 🎧:
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Chaplains pray for staff and passengers following rail incidents
<p>Chaplains from the Railway Mission having been mobilising and praying, in response to two high-profile incidents over the past few&nbsp;days.&nbsp;A&nbsp;man's been remanded in custody following th...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We are shocked to hear of another major incident on the railway network today.

RAILWAY MISSION chaplains are responding to this incident. we are pleased to hear there are no injuries, but it will cause a challenging time for the railway.

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Avanti West Coast statement about train derailment in Cumbria. | Avanti West Coast News
Latest Avanti West Coast statement about train derailment at Shap, Cumbria.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Please see the Railway Mission’s prayer email and thought for the week. This also has the additional prayer request following the multiple stabbing on a train yesterday on the train at Huntingdon

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Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week:
This week, I reflect on the challenges of Christian leadership and invite us to pray for those who serve faithfully in miand nistry, often under quiet and unseen pressure. .... Also, We are thankful ...
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November 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Rail industry unites in Parliament to celebrate Railway Mission’s pastoral support and launch of resilience training programme

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Rail industry unites in Parliament to celebrate Railway Mission’s pastoral support and launch of resilience training programme | RailBusinessDaily
Rail leaders have gathered at the Houses of Parliament for a special reception hosted by Lilian Greenwood MP, celebrating the Railway Mission’s ongoing Rail leaders have gathered at the Houses of Parl...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Here is the link to the UK Railway Mission's prayer email and thought for Easter mailchi.mp/85c78037e87d...
"The Empty Tomb"
In the hush before dawn, while the earth still trembled with sorrow, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb. Her heart was heavy, her hope extinguished. The stone had been rolled away, but not the grief from...
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April 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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We are excited to welcome Mameri Eze as a new Trustee! Her faith, compassion & leadership will help strengthen our mission of care & prayer for the railway community. #ChristianLeadership #RailwayMission #FaithInAction
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Railway Mission Appoints New Trustee, Mameri Ese, to Strengthen Support for Rail Industry Workers - RailStaff
Listen to this article The Railway Mission is pleased to announce the appointment of Mameri Ese as a new Trustee, bringing with her a wealth of experience in project management, financial stewardship,...
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March 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
There is definitely a growing normalisation of anti-social behaviour, not just on the railway but in society in general. but on a train, there is no exit for those facing anti-social behaviour.

‘People have lost their self-awareness’: self-awareness’ www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03...
‘People have lost their self-awareness’: The train guards tackling out-of-control passengers
With resources stretched thin and the growing normalisation of anti-social behaviour, ticket inspectors report losing the public’s respect
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March 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Here is the Railway Mission’s prayer email and thought for the week. Please read it and join us in prayer for the Railway Industry

"In the past year, I’ve encountered countless discussions, especially on social media, about leadership & what makes a great leader.:" mailchi.mp/ea876382f367...
Reflecting on the meaning of days leading up to Easter
Recently, over lunch in Northampton, a friend asked if I had given anything up for Lent. His simple question caught me off guard, I had been so immersed in work and family concerns that the start of t...
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March 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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"We live in challenging times" says Christopher Henley, @railwaymission.bsky.social for Southwestern.

Will you answer the call to support the Railway Mission Chaplaincy?

Please donate here 👇 www.totalgiving.co.uk/donate/the-r...
February 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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"The core role of a Railway Chaplain involves engagement with, and help and support for, Railway Staff in our areas, ideally on an in person one to one basis."

- John Roe chaplain to Great Western Railway (GWR) British Transport Police, Network Rail and the wider Southwest Rail Network
March 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Please add your information to subscribe to the Railway Mission's thought for the week and prayer e-mail. Join us, be inspired, and pray.

Thank you, the Railway Mission Team

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March 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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The 20 most popular artworks will be announced on #WorldArtDay

Please vote for your favourite piece of art.

Happy viewing and voting! #Railway200

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Vote for your favourite UK railway artwork to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway | Art UK
Discover artworks, explore venues and meet artists. Art UK is the online home for every public collection in the UK, featuring over 500,000 artworks by over 55,000 artists.
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March 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Face-to-face conversations between chaplains and railway staff have long been a cornerstone of the pastoral services offered by Railway Mission.

Read more here: news.railbusinessdaily.com/face-to-face...
Face-to-face connections | RailBusinessDaily
Liam Johnston, Executive Director at the Railway Mission, writes about how Railway Mission Chaplains support and empower UK rail staff Face-to-face Liam Johnston, Executive Director at the Railway Mis...
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March 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Hebrews 4:10
'for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.'

True rest isn’t found in striving; it’s found in surrender. Trust in God’s finished work and enter His rest #FaithOverStriving
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March 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Railway Mission prayer email and thought for the week: This week, I had a conversation with someone deeply concerned about the prospect of redundancy... Read On

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Finding Security in an Unsecure World
This week, I had a conversation with someone deeply concerned about the prospect of redundancy. It’s a reminder that in this world, so much feels uncertain—jobs, finances, health, relationships. The g...
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March 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🎉 Celebrating #WorldWomensDay at @RailwayMission! A huge thank you to Biljana, our Queen of the Spreadsheet 👑, Claire, the leader who brings professional direction 💼, and Jane, who supports the Board with dedication 📋. Your contributions are invaluable! #IWD2025 #WomenInRail
March 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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We are almost at the end of February, and if you have your Railway Mission calendar open, soon you will be turning the page on Tony, who has been smiling at you all month.
February 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
You can sign up to receive the weekly Railway Mission prayer email and thought for the week. Join us in praying for the needs of the railway family. railwaymission.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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February 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Here is this weeks prayer email and thought for the week.

The story of the prodigal son is one of the most beautiful pictures of grace and redemption ever told... Read it here 👇 mailchi.mp/371ec181118f...
The story of the prodigal son
Is one of the most beautiful pictures of grace and redemption ever told. Even those who haven’t read the Bible often recognize its themes of rebellion, regret, forgiveness, and restoration. Read more...
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January 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
💛 This Christmas, let’s support the railway heroes who keep us moving & their families through life’s challenges

Chaplains provide vital care & hope during tough times

🎄 Donate today www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/chris...

Every gift makes a difference 💛 #SupportRailwayMission #ChristmasGiving
Compassionate care at Christmas
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December 18, 2024 at 6:18 PM
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Today, we celebrated the Christmas story with a Carol service at the @railwaymuseum.bsky.social thanks to @davidhorne.bsky.social & the @lner.co.uk team for organising it in such a wonderful setting. It was great to have the new @railwaymission.bsky.social Chaplain for the Northeast take part
December 11, 2024 at 9:16 PM
From MSN, China's 621mph 'floating' #hyperloop train begins construction.

Travelling by train at speeds close to a commercial jet sounds like the stuff of dreams for busy commuters.

But will it work? www.msn.com/en-gb/travel...
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December 7, 2024 at 8:20 AM