The trial builds on ongoing engagement with the public about wearing face coverings and is part of the railways ‘Four Es’ strategy for face covering compliance: ‘Engage, Explain, Encourage and Enforce.’

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Hannah Price

Published: 10:34 am September 30, 2020

Updated: 6:10 am March 8, 2026

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Great Northern, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink, are working in collaboration with the British Transport Police as part of a new pilot scheme, which launches today (28th Sept) in London to further encourage people to wear face coverings.

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The pilot, supporting the industry’s Safer Travel Pledge, will include a member of railway staff and a BTP officer patrolling stations and trains together to reinforce the message about government rules about wearing a face covering.

The trial builds on ongoing engagement with the public about wearing face coverings and is part of the railways ‘Four Es’ strategy for face covering compliance: ‘Engage, Explain, Encourage and Enforce.’

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