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Saturday, 21 March 2020

Times Online

• Coronavirus in Scotland: ScotRail services to run reduced timetable [Subscription]Trains will move to a reduced timetable from Monday with a focus on providing public transport for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Campaigners want these two railway lines reopened to link North and South WalesSupporters say the move would save hours of travel time

London Evening Standard

• Train services slashed as demand plummets due to coronavirus crisisCoronavirus: the symptoms Follow our live updates here
• London Underground journeys fall by 70% due to coronavirus as commuters stay home to curb Covid-19 spreadFollow our live blog for all the latest virus updates Coronavirus: The symptoms

Manchester Evening News

• Public transport across Greater Manchester to be ‘stepped down’ from SundayMetrolink will run a Sunday, 12 minute service every day

Wales Online

• Transport for Wales cuts services due to coronavirusDetails on how to get refunds for advanced tickets have also been released
• How to get a refund on your rail season ticket if you're working from homeDue to the coronavirus outbreak season tickets are going unused

Cambridge News

• Great Anglia reduces train services to London Timetables have been cut as more people self-isolate amid the coronavirus pandemic

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Reduced rail timetable agreed to protect train services and staffThe government and the UK rail industry have agreed a plan that will see a gradual reduction in train services across the country to reflect lower passenger demand, while keeping vital rail services running. Operators will continue to run core services ensuring people remain able to get to work, can travel to access medical appointments and the flow of goods continues across the UK. The move reflects a decrease in passenger demand as people stop all unnecessary travel and decrease non-essential social contact in line with government advice to help stop the spread of the virus. Running reduce...

Rail Technology Magazine

• Rail timetables to be reduced to help tackle the spread of COVID-19 The UK rail industry and the government have constructed a plan that will see a steady reduction in train services across the country due to lower passenger demand, while keeping vital rail services running. From Monday 23rd March, services will be reduced and with subject to review, with...