Police to score UK train firms on sexual harassment standards

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The UK government is implementing a new scoring system for train operators based on their handling of sexual harassment. Companies will be evaluated on eight standards, including victim support and crime prevention, with a minimum score of 70% required for accreditation. The British Transport Police (BTP) will oversee this assessment, but no financial penalties will be applied to firms failing to meet these criteria. This initiative follows reports of over 100 women sharing accounts of sexual assaults on railway services, indicating a pressing need for safety improvements within the transport sector.