Rail station safety features given human-like faces in bid to cut accidents

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Rail station safety features given human-like faces in bid to cut accidents
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Avanti West Coast said it has installed new posters and other artwork to add human characteristics to safety features at Stafford station.

A lift with a speech bubble painted on it saying 'let me take your bags'

Object have been designed to resemble faces with two eyes and a mouth, while speech bubbles give them voices to speak directly to passengers.It is hoped this will mean station users will be more likely to take notice. Other posters include a platform urging travellers to “Go easy on me”, and stairs declaring “I’d love your attention”.

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