Designing the Urban Rail Environment to Reduce Vandalism

Vandalism within rail environments acts to deteriorate the quality of operations while also contributing to a negative journey experience among commuters. This project has, therefore, sought to explore how the design of vulnerable rail assets might be better adapted to reduce incidents of vandalism. The design approach utilised the novel application of linking rail assets, users and operators through both physical and system-based interventions. Ultimately, the project’s outcomes demonstrate how the proactive redesign of vandalism-affected assets can assist operators in developing more targeted, proactive and effective solutions.