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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Kathryn Georgia Bourne

Is the London Tube Safe? Calls for Women-Only Carriages Resurface After Woman Alleges Attempted Rape

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Women's safety on the London Underground has come under renewed scrutiny after a woman alleged she was nearly raped on a Tube train, prompting a police appeal and reigniting calls for stronger protections against sexual violence on the network.

The incident comes amid growing concern over harassment and assault on London's public transport, with campaigners arguing that many women no longer feel safe travelling alone, particularly at night.

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