Avanti West Coast and Railway Children have launched a campaign to help commuters spot vulnerable youngsters

Commuters are being urged to help spot runaway children this festive season, as alert signs pop up at railway stations across the country. This comes in the wake of startling new research revealing that a child runs away from home every five minutes in the UK.

Avanti West Coast has teamed up with Railway Children to raise awareness. Posters and notices have been displayed on platforms along the West Coast Main Line to highlight the issue of vulnerable youngsters travelling alone.

Shockingly, 78% of Brits admit they wouldn't confidently recognise a runaway, and 58% confess they wouldn't know how to react if they suspected a child needed help.

The rail operator has also unveile

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