The latest news from BTPA.
Tricia Hayes appointed as Chair of the British Transport Police Authority
28th January 2026
28 January 2026 We are pleased to announce that Tricia Hayes has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport, following an open competition, as the new Chair of the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA). She will take up the role on 5 March 2026, succeeding Ron Barclay-Smith, who departs after his second four-year…
Introduction of British Transport Police (Vetting) Regulations 2025
28th January 2026
28 January 2026 The British Transport Police Authority has exercised its powers under s36 and s37 of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 and today introduced the British Transport Police (Vetting) Regulations 2025. These regulations follow measures introduced by the Home Office in 2025 and represent a significant step to ensuring fair and robust…
Three new Members appointed to the British Transport Police Authority
17th November 2025
17th November 2025 The British Transport Police Authority is pleased to welcome three new Members to the Authority. Emma Strain is currently Customer Director at Transport for London, where she leads on implementation of TfL’s Customer Strategy and commercial revenue generation. She is also a non-executive director of the London Transport Museum, and a Trustee of…
British Transport Police Authority Statement on Huntingdon Incident
3rd November 2025
3 November 2025 The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) expresses its profound shock and horror at the tragic incident that occurred at Huntingdon on Saturday 1 November. Our thoughts are firmly with those who have been injured – we hope they make a swift recovery, along with other passengers and staff who were involved and…
Appointment of new Deputy Chief Constable of the British Transport Police
6th August 2025
6 August 2025 The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is pleased to announce that Stuart Cundy has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Constable of the British Transport Police (BTP). Stuart will replace BTP’s former Deputy Chief Constable Alistair Sutherland who retired from policing in April this year. Stuart most recently served as…