The British Transport Police force is conducting a survey to find out what rail passengers want from the police.

BTP says the data is essential to help them make the right decisions about policing. See below for link to questionnaire.

BTP is the national police force for the railways. Its headquarters are at 25 Camden Road, London NW1 9LN.

The force is also responsible for policing the London Underground system, the Docklands Light Railway, the Midland Metro Tram System and Croydon Tramlink.

After a nine-month review of its BTP's operations, the Government decided in July 2006 not to make any changes to its role.

Chief Constable Ian Johnston said: "This is great news for BTP, and is recognition of the successes we have achieved, and the hard work that you have all put in, over the last year. 

"The threat of abolition of the Force has now finally passed, and BTP will remain as a unified national force, which is certainly in the best interests of the travelling public and rail industry." 

Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander said: "The BTP plays an important role in combating crime and helping to deter potential terrorist activity on the rail network.

"The review has confirmed the effectiveness of the Force in its key role and, in particular, that its specialist knowledge of the operation of the railway is an important asset."

The review was announced by the then Transport Secretary Alistair Darling in October 2005.

Questionnaire

BTP website