No domestic train operators will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from July 19, according to industry bodies.
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Government urged to avoid ‘stigma’ around public transport
Any relaxation of requirements for face coverings and social distancing in England from June 21 must apply to public transport to avoid it facing a “stigma”, an industry body has claimed.
Read moreRail union leaders and politicians question railway reform plans, accusing the Government of “papering over the cracks”
Labour said it raised more questions than answers while a campaign group accused ministers of “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”.
Read moreMore rail disruptions due to cracks found in Hitachi 800 trains
Great Western Railway (GWR) and LNER services are being disrupted for a third day due to cracks in some Hitachi 800 trains.
Read moreRail services ramped up as lockdown rules ease in England
Industry body the Rail Delivery Group said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February.
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