ScotRail are set to provide free face masks for travellers as coverings become mandatory on public transport.
The train operator will make the masks available at 18 of their busiest stations including Glasgow Queen Street, Waverley, Motherwell and Bathgate from Monday.
The move comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that passengers will have to cover their faces except children under five and those with certain medical conditions.
David Simpson, ScotRail operations director, said: "The position on face coverings is now absolutely clear and we are urging customers to take collective responsibility and follow the Scottish Government rules on their mandatory use.
"We are doing everything we can to help customers get used to the changes in rail travel and that's why, for a limited time, we will be providing face masks at our busiest stations.
“But Scotland's railway can't guarantee physical distancing at all stages of a customer's journey.
"The message remains the same as it has been since the start of the pandemic: only travel if your journey is essential and follow our five rules for safer travel.
“It will help to keep you, your fellow customers and our staff safe."
While passengers are being asked to use their own face masks, the coverings will be available for a limited time at Inverness, Aberdeen, Johnstone, Ayr and Linlithgow.
Travellers at Central, Exhibition Centre, Hyndland, Argyle Street, Paisley Gilmour Street, Falkirk High, Dalmuir, Airdrie, Haymarket, and Motherwell will also have access to masks.
ScotRail chiefs are also urging customers to familiarise themselves with their five rules for safer travel which includes social distancing.
Further rules are: do not travel if you feel unwell or have a temperature; travel away from the main commuting times (7am to 9am and 4pm to 6.30pm) wherever possible; do not board a train if you think it is not safe and instead wait for another; and be patient as you may not be able to board your first choice of train since physical distancing means most seats need to be left empty.
The railway operator warned customers to expect increased waiting times for buying tickets at stations and that "there may be occasions over the coming months when boarding their normal train may not be possible in busier times".
