Have you ever wanted to voice your opinions on the policing of your railway and station, or provide feedback on a police operation that you witnessed?

British Transport Police is offering you the chance by giving you the opportunity to volunteer to become a member of an independent advisory group.

The role would suit people who have a general interest in railways and the railway community.

David Rams, Pennine independent advisory group coordinator for BTP, said: “We want more people to have their say in the policing of the railways in their area.

“The aim is for members of the public and rail staff to get involved and be a voice for the community.

“We want them to provide feedback to us, and to challenge us when they don’t think we are getting things right.

“We want them to be critical and challenge existing processes to continue to build trust and confidence in us, which will have real tangible effects on our policing and our policies.”

Meetings are held quarterly.

Panel members will not be paid to perform the role, but will be entitled to the reimbursement of associated costs, such as travel.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can contact David Rams at British Transport Police via email at David.Rams@btp.pnn.police.uk.