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Protecting childhoods. Rebuilding
young lives.

We support vulnerable children alone and at risk on the streets and at transport hubs. We’re leading change and building brighter futures across the world.

Working to end street life for children everywhere.

Generational abuse normalises violence. Cultural norms put children at risk. Gaps in child protection systems let the most vulnerable fall into danger. They take away children’s voices. They make young people invisible.

But we see them. We hear them. And we’re there for them before they turn to the streets, when they’re alone and at risk and after we’ve got them to safety.

9,794

Children supported in the UK, India and Tanzania in 2023

Help & Advice

Children can be at risk on the UK transport network for a variety of reasons. It's important for everyone to know what to look out for.

I feel alone and vulnerable – can you help me?

Our youth practitioners provide direct, one-to-one support for children and young people at risk on the rail network who may be struggling with their mental wellbeing or feeling isolated.

What do I do if my child runs aways or is missing

Our youth practitioners provide direct, one-to-one support for children and young people at risk on the rail network who may be struggling with their mental wellbeing or feeling isolated.

What do I do if I see a vulnerable child on the transport network?

Our youth practitioners provide direct, one-to-one support for children and young people at risk on the rail network who may be struggling with their mental wellbeing or feeling isolated.

From the newsroom

Inspiring the next generation: Rail Safety and Careers Event

We recently collaborated with other members of the Bishop Line Community Rail partnership to speak to more than 100 Year 8 students about the importance of rail safety and mental wellbeing.

Date: 06/3/2025

Sleepout raises over £850,000

On 27th February 2025 the Railway Children Big Station Sleepout returned for the sixth annual event in 11 railway stations across the UK.

Date: 28/2/2025

Sharing best practices across the ocean

Mary Mushi, Safeguarding and Technical Lead in Tanzania, recently visited colleagues in Railway Children India to share learnings on family work across the two countries.

Date: 27/2/2025

Railway 200: Fundraise with us to celebrate the first railway

Railway 200 celebrates the birthday of our precious railways – with a range of events and activities taking place around the country. Fundraise with Railway Children to help us make our railways safer for children.

Date: 04/3/2025

Your impact in Tanzania: Family-Based Care

Meet Catherine and Rose, who care for vulnerable children in Tanzania through the Fit Person program.

Date: 27/2/2025

Your impact in India: Patna

Discover how Railway Children is making Patna a turning point for children at risk of exploitation.

Date: 26/2/2025

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