People looking for support with their mental health can talk to Samaritans volunteers at St Neots train station on Friday January 19.

It comes after Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) teamed up with the charity to replace ‘Blue Monday’ with ‘Brew Monday’ on January 15.

Together, they handed out teabags, biscuits and leaflets to Thameslink passengers travelling on the East Coast Main Line.

Hailed the ‘Brew Train’, the Peterborough to London service also involved representatives of the British Transport Police (BTP), Stevenage Football Club and suicide prevention charities Andy’s Man Club and The Jordan Legacy.

The aim of the initiative is to encourage people to get together for a cuppa this month, whilst signposting to support for those who may be struggling at this time of year.

Laura Campbell, GTR’s safeguarding and wellbeing manager, said: “Together with the Samaritans, we wanted to bust the ‘Blue Monday’ myth and instead use the day as a time to connect with our passengers and start positive conversations.

“January can be a tough month for many with Christmas and New Year celebrations behind us, but it doesn’t have to be a miserable time if we get together and support each other.”

Olivia Cayley, head of Samaritans rail programme, added: “We’re so grateful to the rail industry for their support of Brew Monday again this year.

“We want everyone to know that you are never alone and even small moments of human connection like this can play a big role in helping people who are currently struggling.

“Our volunteers are available around the clock to listen to anyone who needs support this Brew Monday and every other day of the year, 24/7.”

Anyone can contact Samaritans, free, 24/7, 365 days a year, on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or visit www.samaritans.org.