London Northwestern Railway is taking part in White Ribbon Day (25 November), a pledge to end violence against women and girls.

Hundreds of passengers travelling with the operator are expected to take part in the pledge and speak up about violence during White Ribbon Day and the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 Nov – 10 Dec).

The operator will be at different stations across its network to raise awareness of the White Ribbon Charity.

Those visiting Milton Keynes, Bedford, Watford Junction, Bletchley and St Albans can take part in the pledge, which is a personal commitment to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women and girls.

At Milton Keynes, there will also be a White Ribbon exhibition promoting the ‘We Speak Up’ theme.

“As the company’s White Ribbon lead, I am passionate about advocating for an end to violence against women and ensuring our female passengers feel safe travelling by train.

“We’ve taken part in White Ribbon Day for multiple years, but this year we’re going one step further by expanding our initiative and hosting awareness raising events throughout the UN’s 16 Days of Activism. We hope that by encouraging our customers to open up about their role as allies, we can help to create a safer railway for everyone.”

Matthew Bradley, head of stations at LNR