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All of Britain’s rail companies are now recognising Sunflower lanyards and cards so that passengers with non-visible disabilities can travel with extra confidence. The move coincides with the expected lifting of restrictions on people shielding next week.

Ahead of major timetable uplift, rail companies release the 8 ways they are ensuring people can travel safely… and how passengers can help

From today, new technology will mean rail passengers can be alerted to busy trains and stations before they leave home, helping them stagger their journeys and keep safe while travelling.

Increased use of face coverings on trains will support the measures rail companies are already taking to keep people safe

This morning the ORR published its passenger rail usage Q4 statistics, covering January to March, which showed a decrease in journey numbers due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

With more people potentially travelling by train next week, train companies are urging people only to travel by rail if their journey is really necessary, and asking those who need to travel to use alternatives or to go at quieter times if they can.