A train company has urged its customers to only travel with a reservation to help with social distancing.
Avanti West Coast will be limiting the number of people on each train in a new system introduced to keep customers and staff safe.
Customers are also being asked to only use public transport if they have no alternative way to travel and only if necessary.
Passengers without a reservation might not be able to board they service they want if they number of passengers reaches around a quarter of the train’s normal capacity, the company said.
The measures are being brought in following updated travel advice from the government as we move into next phase of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Avanti West Coast are launching a new timetable on Monday, May 18.
Customers should check before they travel in case the time of their train has change, wear a face covering in line with advice and book in advance on the Avanti app where possible.
Phil Whittingham, Managing Director of Avanti West Coast, said: “We’re appealing to our valued customers to help us and other passengers by only travelling with a reservation.
"If everyone does this, we’ll be able to keep social distancing in place on board, both for our customers and our people.
“If customers do turn up without a reservation, we’ll do our best to help but we can’t guarantee they’ll be able to take the train they want.”
Avanti West Coast has also brought in enhanced cleaning regimes, face masks for staff and the closure of waiting rooms and lounges.
