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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
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- 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: 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.
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
Times Online
- 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: 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
- 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
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
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.
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.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- 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 ...
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.
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.
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
- 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
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