Over the recent months, more railway stations across the Northern network have achieved the Park Mark award, making stations safer and giving customers greater peace of mind.
There are now 100 stations on the network which have received the independent accreditation. The Park Mark award is given to facilities which pass an assessment by the police and the British Parking Association.
The assessment checks the levels of surveillance, lighting, signage and cleanliness of the facilities, which are known to reduce the opportunity for crime, and help makes passengers feel safer when leaving their cars at the railway station.
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What Did the officials say?
David Brown, Northern's Managing Director, said:
“Safety is a priority for us at Northern and whether our customers are in a car park, at a station, on a platform or on a train we want them to be safe and feel safe.
“We are working hard to improve and modernise our services and stations and are in the midst of an ambitious and wide-ranging programme that will transform rail travel in the north of England.
“As part of this we want to make our stations and car parks as safe as possible for customers and reassure those who choose to leave their cars behind that their vehicles are just as safe.
“To have 100 car parks awarded is a fantastic step towards this, but we know there is more work to do and we will continue to work with our partners and local communities to push for further improvements across our network.”
Ryan Davey, British Parking Association Area Manager for the North East, said:
“I am delighted that Northern has achieved Park Mark in 100 of its car parks. This award shows the company's commitment to ensure facilities are kept to a high standard and remain areas of low crime.
“Staff work hard to ensure the car parks meet the standards each year. This means rail users know when they park their cars, measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of both them and their vehicle.”
Mark Osmond, British Parking Association Area Manager for the North West, said:
“To achieve Park Mark at 100 car parks takes a lot of hard work and it's great to see safer parking environments span two regions. The staff show real dedication in ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard and cater for all users.”
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