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<p>On an annual basis Network Rail spends more than £3.5m yearly removing graffiti.
Network Rail must prioritise its expenditure on safety critical matters and those
affecting the operation of the railway. For those cases that involve offensive graffiti,
Network Rail will do all it can to remove this as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p><p>In
December 2017 the Department launched the refreshed Secure Stations Scheme. The scheme
provides an opportunity for Train Operating Companies to demonstrate how they are
working with the British Transport Police to reduce crime including issues such as
vandalism and graffiti at stations.</p><p> </p><p>The British Transport Police has
formed a National Working Group to tackle graffiti and meet with Train Operating Companies
monthly. It’s Crime Reduction Advisors work with railway businesses companies on security
for sidings and sheds, stations and trains. Train operating companies and the British
Transport Police also work with Community Rail Partnerships and station adoption groups
on local measures to remove and deter graffiti.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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