Railway Mission is a British mission dating back to 1881 and is devoted to supporting the rail industry and can now reveal that the new Railway Chaplain for London South and the Southern Rail Network is Tony Miller who is replacing John Robinson after he recently stepped down.

Tony brings a greater deal of experience to the position of Railway Chaplain and has also worked as a Prison Chaplain alongside working in depth with the communities of Lambeth, Southwark, Croydon and West London with a focus on connecting with those who are hardest to reach with complex and difficult needs. Tony has also established community-based initiatives working alongside Local Government, one of which saw the prevention and intervention of gang, gun and knife crime.

Tony also supports families directly affected by murder, suicide, violence, gun or knife crime and has often met with family members and the local community to support them through sudden and tragic deaths.

Liam Johnston, Executive Director of Railway Mission said “Chaplaincy plays an important role in supporting the mental health and well-being of railway staff. Railway staff face unique challenges, including exposure to traumatic incidents, and the need to maintain the safety and security of passengers. Tony will be offering emotional support to railway staff who are dealing with the stresses and strains of their work and personal lives, by providing a listening ear, offering comfort and reassurance, and helping staff process their feelings and emotions.”

To find out more about the Railway Mission chaplains, please visit www.railwaymission.org