 yesterday we joined our railway family for the much loved rail staff christmas carols organised by the transport benevolent fund cio which returned after a two year hiatus the transport benevolent fund cio tbf offers support to those working in the public transport industry if they should find themselves in a situation of need hardship or distress we are proud to sponsor the service this year alongside network rail rail safety and standards board rail freight group great british railways transition team and rail forum after a challenging year for many in the industry it was a great chance for us to get together with colleagues and friends to celebrate the season with readings and carols led by the talented londons transport choir 