Tees Valley Transport Safety & Security Partnership is the principal forum for collaboration between public and private public transport stakeholders. Established in July 2026, the focus of The Partnership covers several areas to improve the safety and security of public transport across the Tees Valley, including:

• Collaborate and Share Information
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Integrated Security Planning
• Training and Awareness
• Regulatory Enforcement and Standards
• Innovation and Adaptation
• Infrastructure Resilience

The Partnership brings organisations together throughout the year to identify issues, plan improvements and monitor progress. By working as one team, partners ensure the safety of passengers remains a shared priority across the Tees Valley public transport network.

Membership

The membership of the Tees Valley Safety & Security Partnership comprises:

• Tees Valley Combined Authority (representing Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton‑on‑Tees, Hartlepool and Redcar & Cleveland)
• Police and Safety Bodies
  • Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland
  • Cleveland Unit for the Reduction of Violence (CURV)
  • Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham
  • Durham Constabulary
  • British Transport Police
• Local Bus Operators
  • Arriva North East
  • Stagecoach North East
  • Go North East
  • Confederation of Passenger Transport
• Local Rail Operators
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
  • TransPennine Express (TPE)
  • Northern

To view the full partnership Terms of Reference, please click here.