The aim of the initiative, which was devised by Southern’s head of security David Hynes, is to enhance security and safety on the rail network operated by Southern as a result of clamping down on anti-social behaviour and crime. The team – whose members will be accredited under the BTP’s Railway Accredited Persons Scheme – is able to enforce Railway Bye-Laws.
MacLellan Attlaw’s officers – all of whom receive nationally-accredited training – have previously worked with Southern on fare evasion, crowd control and anti-graffiti projects.