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The work of the Chaplains compliments that of the welfare services offered by employers. Chaplains are here to listen in times of need and in times of joy.

We are Railway Mission, a group of specially trained people who offer friendship and a listening ear to anyone connected with our nation’s railways. We’re a Christian charity offering help to everyone.

07/09/2026

We’re thrilled to be exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show 2026 next week!

Join us at the NEC Birmingham on 16-17 September to explore new ideas, network with key emergency services professionals and find out more about the mental health support services we provide.

🎫 Tickets are FREE – register today and come visit us at stand CZ78

Secure your place here: https://tickets.lupevents.co.uk/ess-ets-2026

06/09/2026

Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week: At a recent online meeting last week, one of the participants made a comment that has stayed with me. Quoting Sir Peter Parker (BR Chairman 76-83) and speaking about the railway industry, both then and now they said that it sometimes has "the feeling of a 'crumbling edge of quality'” Read on. - https://mailchi.mp/3ad2014cd59e/crumbling_around_the_edges

03/09/2026

Meet the Railway Mission team at The Emergency Services Show 2026

📅 16–17 September
📍 NEC Birmingham
📍 Stand CZ78

Heading to this year’s Emergency Services Show? Come and meet the Railway Mission team.

Our friendly chaplains will be at Stand CZ78 throughout the event, ready to chat about the free, confidential mental health support we provide to railway colleagues and their families.

With 16,000+ emergency services professionals and 500+ exhibitors expected, the show is a great opportunity to connect, share experiences and discover the latest support, services and technology across the emergency services sector.

🎟️ Register for your free ticket:

https://tickets.lupevents.co.uk/ess-ets-2026

Your free pass also includes access to the co-located Emergency Tech Show, featuring CPD-accredited education, live demonstrations and plenty of networking opportunities.

Whether you want to find out more about Railway Mission, speak to one of our chaplains, or simply stop by for a friendly chat, we’d love to see you.

Come and say hello at Stand CZ78.

02/09/2026

As well as providing day-to-day pastoral care; in 2025 Railway Mission Chaplains responded to 470 incidents across the rail network, offering care, reassurance and practical support to those affected.

Through this work, we connected with more than 2,748 people and teams and supported many others in the weeks and months following an incident.

Our chaplains work alongside other agencies to provide compassionate, confidential support whenever it's needed. This can continue long after the initial incident and may be offered face-to-face, over the phone, by email or by text - always focusing on what works best for each individual or team.

We invite you to learn more about the difference this support made by reading our latest Post-Incident Report:

https://railwaymission.aflip.in/post-incident-report-2025.html

Thank you for helping us share our message and reach those who may need our support.

30/08/2026

Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week: Sometimes events leave us struggling to know what to say or even how to pray. - https://mailchi.mp/faa8e66aec4f/when-words-fail

25/08/2026

LAST FEW SPACES FOR SEPTEMBER - Mental health wellbeing courses - learn skills and tools for yourself and your team.

Join our sister organisation, Paideia Coaching, for a half-day mental health resilience training courses in Leeds on 10 September or London on 17 September. Last few spaces remaining.

Endorsed by the CIRO | Chartered Institution of Railway Operators, the training is specifically designed to strengthen mental health resilience. It gives participants the tools to recognise when they or others are struggling and to identify support and solutions to address difficulties.

The course covers:

✅ How you can recognise the signs of burnout and stress in yourself and others.

✅ Understanding workplace and home-related stressors and how they impact wellbeing.

✅ Building confidence to have open, supportive conversations about mental health.

✅ Equipping you with tools and strategies to look after you own wellbeing and to support colleagues.

Our open courses are perfect for Individuals or small numbers of staff who also want to learn alongside peers from across the rail industry, gaining wider perspectives and shared experiences. Staff benefit from a neutral, external environment, which can encourage more open discussion around wellbeing and resilience.

For more information please visit

https://paideiacoaching.co.uk/next-courses or email Andy Mitchell [email protected].

We can also deliver this course at your own venue to groups of 15 to 18 participants.

24/08/2026

Help us be there for more people

Railway Mission is a dedicated charity providing mental health and wellbeing support to people across the railway community.

We rely on the generosity of the railway industry and our supporters, and your donation can help us reach even more people who need someone to listen.

Our chaplains are there during some of life’s toughest moments, offering a listening ear and support through challenges such as loneliness, stress, workplace changes, depression, relationship difficulties, financial pressures, bereavement, illness and more.

Every conversation matters. Our work has a real and lasting impact, and in some cases, our support has helped save lives.

A donation of any size can help keep our chaplains present across the rail network, building trusted relationships and being there when someone needs support most.

Thank you for helping us continue our vital work.

Donate today:
https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/donate/the-railway-mission

23/08/2026

Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains.Where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord.” Psalm 121:1-2... - https://mailchi.mp/44043fda4816/i-lift-up-my-eyes-to-the-mountains

20/08/2026

Donate to us when you shop online

You can help raise vital funds to support our mental health work when you shop online - at no cost to you.

Over 4,000 stores are part of Give As You Live and we receive a donation when you shop online with any of them and it costs you absolutely nothing

It's free to sign up and your support means we can ensure that our Railway Mission chaplains are here to provide friendship and a listening ear when we are needed most.

Find out more and sign up at:

https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/therailwaymission

19/08/2026

Who are Railway Mission?

We're a dedicated charity providing mental health support for everyone in the railway family. Our network of Railway Mission chaplains across England, Scotland and Wales offers a shoulder to lean on and someone to chat to about issues big or small.

We’ve helped people through hard times, including:

- Loneliness
- Stress
- Workplace change
- Depression
- Relationship breakdowns
- Financial worries
- Bereavement
- Illness

We’re confidential, independent and impartial and here for all railway staff regardless of faith, beliefs, gender, race or role.

Find your nearest Railway Mission chaplain at www.railwaymission.org

Address

Rugby Railway Station
Rugby
CV213LA

Telephone

+447718971918

Website

http://www.railwaymission.org/

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