Staff-only areas reduced as social distancing recedes

摘要

BLOCKING off areas of trains as 'staff only' during the pandemic - a practice that has drawn criticism from passengers - appears to be drawing to a close. The Rail Delivery Group told RAIL on September 20 that it now applies only to a handful of services. "Throughout the pandemic, train operators have been prioritising the safety of their passengers and colleagues," said the RDG. "The best ways to do this have changed over time and vary between companies, depending on things like the different roles of on-board staff and how train carriages are set up.