Northern Rail has urged all customers to refrain from watching pornography and other explicit content while aboard their trains - telling them to wait until you get home' instead.
The regional transport link has asked that commuters don't watch 'not suitable for work' (NSFW) content, including bad language and offensive remarks while travelling on their service, pleading that people stay mindful that children may be in the vicinity.
Northern said that while the train home may be a prime position to 'take a look' at content once clear of the workplace, they are asking that people wait until they get home before viewing any explicit content.
Tricia Williams, chief operating officer at Northern, said: “We welcome millions of people into our stations and on-board our trains every year – and access to safe and reliable internet is part and parcel of our customers’ expectations. It is important, however, that people remember that some content is not suitable for everyone to see or hear - particularly children.
“As such, if something is ‘not suitable for work’ it’s more than likely not suitable in our stations or on-board our trains either – so please wait until you get home.”
To assist in spreading their message, Northern Rail is reminding customers that internet both at stations and on carriages is currently being delivered in partnership with 'Friendly WiFi'. This is a Government-backed scheme which brings safe certification standards for public internet hotspots.
The scheme aims to ensure that the service meets 'minimum filtering standards', particularly in areas where children may be present or in the vicinity - to prevent youngsters being exposed to unsuitable material.
NSFW content can range from bad language and offensive remarks, to violent and explicit content, scenes depicting drug use and even pornography.
Bev Smith, director of Friendly WiFi, added: “We are excited to be working with Northern as a ‘Friendly WiFi’ certified train operator. They were passionate throughout the process to achieve the standard to ensure a great experience online for all their customers whilst travelling with them.”
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