Passengers travelling by train across the Christmas and New Year period are being reminded to wear a face covering, unless they are medically exempt.
Following the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the wearing of face-coverings in stations remains mandatory.
ScotRail and British Transport Police are asking customers to ‘Wear One and Protect Everyone.’
Since the pandemic began, BTP officers and rail staff have reminded passengers of the health regulations and the importance of wearing a face-covering to help reduce the spread of the virus.
Officers will continue with the ‘4Es’ approach of engaging, explaining encouraging, and as a last resort, enforcing any Coronavirus legal requirements.
Phil Campbell from ScotRail told Lanarkshire Live : “We ask that everyone who travels on Scotland’s Railway wears a face covering, unless exempt. That includes in stations and on trains.
“Of course, some customers will be medically exempt, and disabilities and impairments are not always visible to others, so they can choose to carry a card to explain why they are not wearing a face covering.
“However, we encourage our customers to take personal responsibility about using a face covering, be respectful of their fellow passengers, and wear one to protect everyone.”
BTP Assistant Chief Constable Sean O’Callaghan, said: “As has been the case throughout the pandemic, officers will continue with the ‘4Es’ approach of engage, explain, encourage and, as a last resort, enforce any Coronavirus legal requirements.
“We are confident that those using the railway will continue to act responsibly and play their part in protecting each other by complying with the requirement to wear face coverings not only on trains but also in stations, unless they are exempt.
“Our officers will continue to be out across the rail network supporting rail colleagues, engaging with passengers, and encouraging people to wear face coverings.”
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