Research on rural transit safety is limited. Rural stations contribute to connectivity, economic sustainability, and social cohesion in rural areas, but how safe are they? We start this chapter by presenting stories from rural areas worldwide to illustrate the potential of stations to serve as lifelines for remote areas. Then, we provide an in-depth analysis of how railway stations are affected by crime and how passengers perceive the environment of these stations when travelling during the day and night, using southern Sweden as an example based on 3,407 survey responses. Desolation and anonymity are issues that are associated with more rural stations, lack of shelter and access to personnel make these transit environments less safe, especially from the perspective of vulnerable groups. Findings show that individuals from rural stations reported higher victimisation rates than those in urban stations, with significantly more incidents involving threats, hate crimes, and violence but no significant differences for robbery, theft, sexual harassment, or stalking. Fear of crime was also more prevalent among rural individuals than those living in urban municipalities. The disparities in victimisation and fear raise questions about equity and justice, as rural residents may face insufficient safety measures, underreporting, or less effective interventions to address crime and fear in these areas. Targeted strategies are needed to ensure a fairer distribution of safety, from remote rural areas to larger cities.