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London Underground passengers told to wear facemasks as Boris Johnson eases lockdown measures
Commuters have been advised to make journeys outside of peak times and use facial coverings, carry hand sanitiser, and wash hands before and after travelling
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
BBC News
- Coronavirus: Bus firms face struggle as lockdown easesSafety concerns and warnings against public transport will affect the industry, it says.
- Coronavirus: London commuters 'should avoid peak travel times'Transport for London says services will only be able to carry 13-15% of passengers compared to normal.
- Coronavirus: French arrivals exempt from UK quarantine plansThe UK government says the new measures will not apply to those travelling from France.
- Coronavirus: Branson to sell Galactic stake to prop up VirginThe billionaire hopes to raise $500m to support his businesses including Virgin Atlantic.
- Coronavirus: P&O Ferries plans to axe 1,100 staffThe ferry operator says
- Coronavirus: Musk defies orders to reopen Tesla's California plantThe boss of the electric carmaker said he would be on the assembly line with other Tesla workers.
- Coronavirus: Victoria ticket worker dies after being spat atA railway ticket office worker has died with coronavirus after being spat at by a man who claimed he had Covid-19.
Financial Times
- Airlines seek aid, WeWork rent, renewable energyUK aviation industry warns government it is facing an ‘existential crisis’ due to coronavirus restrictions
- Johnson's 14-day quarantine plan causes cabinet divisionsMinisters view that it would unravel reflected in airline and tourism industry
- Space Jam: Can Branson’s Galactic venture save his Virgin empire?
The Independent
- Commuters seen piling on Tube trains after Boris Johnson’s call to return to workBusy scenes come as Transport for London calls for passengers to wear face coverings
The Scotsman
- Edinburgh Airport boss warns UK quarantine is 'significant backwards step'The chief executive of Edinburgh International Airport has warned the UK Government's plan for a 14-day quarantine for incoming travellers would have a "very serious" impact on the industry.
The Telegraph
- CORONAVIRUS: LBA prepares for quarantining travellersLEEDS-BRADFORD Aiport (LBA) is underway with preparations for quarantining travellers arriving into the country.
Times Online
- Lockdown rules: share car to work (with windows open, and don’t face each other) [subscription]People from different households may be able to share cars provided that they keep the windows open, new government guidance has said.
- Train services to increase despite staff worries about coronavirus risk [subscription]A Saturday-style service will be introduced to the rail network next week, with passengers required to book in advance for intercity trains and face waits of up to two hours to travel out of large cities.
- Coronavirus: BA scraps plans to increase flights over quarantine fears [subscription]British Airways will operate a “minimal” number of flights in and out of the UK because of government proposals to quarantine air passengers, according to the head of the airline’s parent company.
- Coronavirus: Facemasks required for public transport as usage set to ramp up [subscription]Passengers have been told to wear face coverings on public transport to prevent a further outbreak of coronavirus as Britain slowly emerges from the lockdown.
The Mirror
- Packed trains as workers return after PM's speech but Raab says changes start WednesdayThe PM has prompted a 'shambles' after photos showed busy roads and London Tube passengers unable to keep two metres apart - but Dominic Raab belatedly said the "change in emphasis" will only begin on Wednesday, not today
Belfast Telegraph
- Train and bus services to be ramped up ‘as quickly as possible’Returning public transport towards normal levels will be required to cope with growing demand as more people travel to work, the Government said.
Birmingham Mail
- National Express West Midlands bus passengers told to wear masks as lockdown easesService levels will be increased in bid to meet rise in expected demand and to help with social distancing
- West Midlands Railways responds to lockdown easing - but passengers still told: 'Only catch a train if it's essential'Company running string of key regional routes looking for clarity from the Government
Bristol Live
- Airbus managers sacked for gross misconduct over deal worth €7mOne of the employees, who went to tribunal, had worked there for almost 40 years
- Bosses at First Bus say services will 'reflect levels of demand'There has already been a 'small rise' in the number of passengers
Liverpool Echo
- Big changes to Merseyrail as thousands head back to work during lockdownThose planning on using public transport are being asked to wear face masks and keep their distance from other passengers
Manchester Evening News
- Ryanair announces plan to restore 40% of flight schedule from JulyBudget airline Ryanair has announced plans to restore 40% of its flight schedule from July 1.
Yorkshire Post
- Reservation-only trains and no evening travel: The future of rail in Yorkshire post-lockdownA committee report has revealed the changes to rail travel likely to be implemented in the medium term as Yorkshire eases out of full lockdown.
Doncaster Free Press
- Doncaster Council issued more than 3,500 bus lane fines and collected more than £75,000 in one monthDoncaster Council issued more than 3,500 bus lane fines in just a single month – but the majority of those who appealed had their penalty rescinded, new data has shown.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Uncertainty over quarantine proposal, says Stansted Airport bossThe boss of Stansted Airport has called upon the government to produce a plan for restarting the aviation industry after the Covid-19 crisis by the end of May.
- Wear facemasks in shops and on public transport, government saysPeople have been told to wear face coverings in enclosed settings such as public transport and some shops, the government has announced, as it published its “road map to recovery” from the coronavirus lockdown.
Get Surrey
- London Underground passengers told to wear facemasks as Boris Johnson eases lockdown measuresCommuters have been advised to make journeys outside of peak times and use facial coverings, carry hand sanitiser, and wash hands before and after travelling
Other Regional Press
- Clwyd South MP backing fundraising efforts to save Llangollen Steam Railway from impact of pandemicThe MP for Clwyd South is backing fundraising efforts to secure the future of a heritage railway badly hit by the COVID-19 restrictions.
- This is how Aston Martin is getting its employees back to workThe phased return is part of the car maker returning to 'the new normal'
- E-scooters to be trialled in Coventry next monthPlans have been brought forward from next year to create alternative methods of transport post Covid-19 lockdown
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Coronavirus: Airlines warned over passenger refund rightsThe aviation watchdog has warned airlines that they are legally required to provide refunds to customers who had their flights cancelled because of the coronavirus. By law, plane operators must refund customers within seven days if their flight is cancelled. But with fewer than 10% of UK flights taking off, airlines are struggling to deal with all the requests for refunds. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it could take action against airlines.
- TfL announces plan to help London travel safely and sustainablyFollowing the Government’s announcement of an outline roadmap for the next period, Transport for London (TfL) today set out its initial plan to support this and help Londoners who need to travel do so safely and sustainably. This will be supplemented over the coming days following advice on travel to be issued by Government. The plan will require significant changes to the way in which people travel in London. TfL has been able to operate up to 60 per cent of Tube services and more than 80 per cent of bus services during the crisis to support essential journeys. This is while managing ...
- Public advised to cover faces in enclosed spacesThe public is advised to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces where you may be more likely to come into contact with people you do not normally meet, the government has announced. After careful consideration of the latest scientific evidence from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), the government confirmed face coverings can help reduce the risk of transmission in some circumstances. Face coverings can help us protect each other and reduce the spread of the disease if you are suffering from coronavirus, but not showing symptoms. People with coronavirus s...
New Civil Engineer
- TfL asks government for ‘urgent’ £2bn bailoutTransport for London (TfL) has asked the government for a £2bn bailout as the effects of the coronavirus rumble on.
- Thousands of cross-border construction workers in limbo as Covid-19 divides UKConstruction workers who live in one country within the UK but work in another have been left in limbo following the latest coronavirus-related measures.
Railway Gazette
- Ackroyd to head c2c as Julian Drury steps downUK: Trenitalia UK Ltd has named Ben Ackroyd as the next Managing Director of its c2c franchise, succeeding Julian Drury who has announced his intention to retire in September after 40 years in the rail industry.
RMT
- RMT on 1,100 job losses at P&O FerriesResponding to the news of over 1,000 job losses on P&O’s key routes from Dover and Hull to the continent RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said,
Other News Sources
- The stark message from BTP to Londoners on using the London UndergroundCommuters travelling during lockdown are "going to have to get used to a new way of travelling", according to a police statement
- Surrey skies clear as lockdown results in 40% emissions drop in parts of the countySpelthorne has been the biggest beneficiary of the lockdown, due to its close proximity to Heathrow airport
- London Underground passengers told to wear facemasks as Boris Johnson eases lockdown measures Commuters have been advised to make journeys outside of peak times and use facial coverings, carry hand sanitiser, and wash hands before and after travelling
- Lloyd Russell-Moyle says lockdown update could worsen air qualityA LABOUR MP has warned of the negative environmental impact newly announced changes to rules surrounding coronavirus could have.
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