Category: public transport

No Traces of Virus Found in Tests of UK Railway Stations and on Trains

No traces of coronavirus were found in tests at four major railway stations and on intercity train services, Network Rail said. Places passengers regularly touch such as escalator handles, ticket machines, and benches were swabbed, while hour-long air samples were taken. Two rounds of testing were carried out at London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Liverpool…


No Train Operators or Major Bus and Coach Firms Will Require Masks in England

No domestic train operators or major bus and coach firms will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from Monday, according to industry bodies. Transport companies have the power to turn away customers who refuse to cover their noses and mouths even when the legal requirement is lifted on July 19. On…