The Railway Magazine

As more people start to return to work, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that face coverings will be made compulsory on public transport from June 15. But is that enough to protect commuters from the spread of coronavirus?

No further action will be taken in relation to the death of Belly Mujinga, who contracted COVID-19 after being spat at while on duty at London Victoria.

More London Underground stations will begin reopening from Monday as lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted.

This week sees rail operators preparing for a rise in passenger numbers as Boris Johnson eases lockdown measures from Monday, and as furloughed employees gradually return to work.

Govia Thameslink Railway is using a powerful new virucide on trains, stations and staff areas that kills the coronavirus for up to 30 days.

This week sees a big step forward for HS2 as planning permission for what will be the UK’s largest ever newly built railway station gets the go-ahead. Plus fly-tipping is becoming a growing problem in Scotland.

New measures have been introduced on trains and railway stations amid fears of crowds forming as more people return to work in England.

Operators are preparing for putting on new services with new social distancing measures, plus trespassing cases on the rise during lockdown.

Rail passengers have been told not to turn up at stations without an advance ticket and to wear face coverings when travelling on the West Coast Mainline.