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« on: April 09, 2024, 03:54:49 »
Four years ago today "Rail to Refuge" was launched - it has come up in our calendar.  Announced as a "during Covid" thing I wondered how it was getting on and just checked - still running and looks permanent at https://www.womensaid.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting-our-members/travel-to-refuge/ and with coach travel added

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Travel to Refuge 

Free travel for those fleeing domestic abuse.

Travel to Refuge is an umbrella scheme in which travel companies cover the cost of train or coach tickets for women, men and children escaping domestic abuse travelling to refuge accommodation.
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Since the scheme’s launch in April 2020, to 17th March 2024, the scheme has helped 8630 survivors, including 2423 children over five to safety.

Wow!  Shocked

That is amazing - and it's rather sad that such a scheme is obviously so necessary.  Roll Eyes
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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