Sheffield trains: Police support officers with ‘powers of detention’ to tackle low-level incidents on trains
Police community support officers with ‘handcuffs and powers of detention’ will be riding the rails through Sheffield.
The eight-strong team of PCSOs has been hired to tackle ‘low-level’ incidents on TransPennine Express trains.
They will also provide high-visibility patrols, have access to police intelligence and act as a ‘direct link’ to British Transport Police, according to Chris Jackson, managing director at TransPennine Express.
He added: “By introducing PCSOs, we’re setting a new standard for the industry and giving our customers and colleagues the reassurance they deserve. This is about partnership, visibility, and making rail travel even safer.”
PCSOs will be based in Hull, York, Manchester, Preston and Sheffield, and cover major stations and routes including Hull to Leeds, Scarborough to Newcastle, Manchester Airport to Liverpool and Preston, and Sheffield to Cleethorpes and Doncaster.
Five are already working, with three set to join in February 2026.