Rail company asks passengers to wear face masks on all trains from Milton Keynes

London Northwestern Railway, is still urging passengers to only use the train if they have no other means of transport available.

They have already put social distancing measures in place at stations and help customers travel responsibly at the start of the pandemic. These include new signs and one-way systems, as well as social distancing measures on platforms, stairs and escalators

But now the operator is asking all passengers to follow government guidelines by wearing a face covering, carrying hand sanitiser and washing their hands before and after travel.

Lawrence Bowman, customer experience director for London Northwestern Railway, said: “Whilst we are running the longest trains and most frequent service possible, current social distancing rules mean there are far fewer places for passengers than normal so we’re asking people to only travel if their journey is necessary.

“We know that as businesses begin to reopen some customers have no alternative to the train, which is why we are doing everything we can to help journeys run smoothly.

“As well as full guidelines on our website, we’ve created a helpful video to help our customers understand what they need to prepare before setting off on their journey, and what to expect on arrival at our stations.”

In addition to social distancing measures, London Northwestern Railway is encouraging customers to plan ahead, buy online and avoid busier commuting times if possible. For the full travel guidelines, see here