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Monday, 15 June 2020

BBC News

• Active travel carriage designed for Highland lineThe carriage is designated for carrying bikes and large sporting equipment along the West Highland Line.

Times Online

• Coronvirus: Passengers to be checked by 3,000 facemask police [Subscription]More than 3,000 extra police officers and transport workers will be deployed at main railway stations from today to ensure that all passengers wear face coverings while travelling.

Birmingham Post

• Report prompts Bombardier to improve payments to its supply chainCompany takes action after ‘poor’ payment practices uncovered

Bolton News

• Daisy Hill railway bridge may close after bid failureA RAILWAY bridge which sits on a vital road in to a village could be closed after a bid to have maintenance on it failed.

Railnews

• Face coverings become mandatory aboard English trains Passengers on trains and trams in England must wear face coverings from today, at the risk of a £100 fine if they fail to comply. The Department for Transport said more than 3,000 extra staff will be on duty to advise and help passengers. Although service levels are being gradually increased to add capacity, the DfT emphasised that ˜the advice is clear that people should continue to avoid taking public transport where possible™. Face coverings for people using trains and other public transport remain strongly recommended in the rest of the United Kingdom, but they are not mandatory and there ...