Thefts on board British trains increased by 11.3 per cent last year with Great Western Railways experiencing the second highest number of thefts with at least 560 last year.
The trains with the most thefts were those in the Transport for London rail network which accounted for almost half of all nationwide incidents in 2018.
James Brown, director of gadget insurance provider, ProtectYourBubble.com said: ‘These figures show that it is more important than ever to safeguard yourself and your valuables while travelling on the rail network.’