Heathrow Express has launched new platform lights to help passengers to know when the train is leaving and help improve safety.

This is an industry first approach to helping to improve the safety of both staff and passengers.

Blue lights flash when the train doors of Heathrow Express services open on Platform 6 of London Paddington station.

The lights were switched on on Friday 8th December 2017.

These blue lights are also in operation on Baker Street Underground station.

Along with the lights, Network Rail and Heathrow Express have also installed footprint vinyl reading ‘MIND YOUR STEP’.

What did the officials say?

Fraser Brown, Director of Heathrow Express said: “Ensuring that our passengers get to their destination safely and as quickly as possible is our key aim and the flashing blue lights together with the footprint vinyls at the curved end of Platform 6 at Paddington, will reduce accidents by providing a visual reminder to passengers and staff to be mindful of their step.”

Mark Langman, Route Managing Director at Network Rail, said: “Our focus on safety is relentless. This is another example of how we are striving to be even better. The blue flashing lights with the footprint vinyls at the curved end of Platform 6 at London Paddington will help passengers to safely get to and from the train and reduce the likelihood of accidents.”