Train operator is equipping its staff with body cameras to crack down on anti-social behaviour and persistent fare-dodgers.
The company, which recently announced an , hopes the cameras will improve customer service while also deterring and detecting anti-social behaviour.
Body cameras are being issued to revenue protection and security officers based at London Midland's regional centres in the West Midlands, Crewe and Milton Keynes.
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London Midland manages 148 stations and operates between London Euston, Birmingham and Liverpool.
Darren Hanley, the train company's head of revenue protection, prosecutions and security, said: "There are clearly a number of advantages with this initiative.
"Not only does it act as an enhancement to the safety of our employees and customers, it also plays a pivotal role in the evidence gathering process when taking action against fare evaders and those committing anti-social behaviour, or breaching the by-laws whilst on our network.
"The evidence gathered from the body cameras, which effectively act as mobile CCTV, will really help us to secure prosecutions against persistent and high-level offenders.
"This initiative is part of London Midland's commitment to further improve the safety and security of our people and our passengers."