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Press release
Merseytravel
Merseyrail launches smoking ban at all stations
date 18 November 2019
source Merseytravel
type Press release
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Merseyrail has announced a smoking ban at all stations on its network from 1 December.
From this date, passengers will not be allowed to smoke in any public areas of Merseyrail stations or platforms with the exception of car parks.
The move comes off the back of the national Stoptober campaign, and is part of Merseyrail’s commitment to cleaner air and the comfort of its passengers across the network.
Vaping and e-cigarettes are also included in the ban, and Merseyrail staff and Byelaw Enforcement Officers will be actively requesting passengers to stop smoking on platforms and other areas of stations from December.
Warnings will be issued to anyone smoking on platforms on 1 December, however those that continue may be fined from 1 January 2020.
Andy Heath, Managing Director of Merseyrail, said: “The comfort of passengers on our network is absolutely paramount to us, so I am pleased to announce a smoking ban across all of our stations and platforms.
“Those who wish to smoke will be able to do so in station car parks or off station property, however we want all passengers to be able to use our trains and stations comfortably and without the risks of passive smoking, such as lung cancer, asthma and pneumonia.”
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Notes to editors:
o Merseyrail carries ca 110,000 passengers per weekday and operates one of the most intensively used networks in the UK with more than 600 trains per weekday
o Merseyrail Electrics (2002) is a 50/50 joint venture company between Serco and Abellio, which has a 25 year concession agreement with Merseytravel – the transport executive body and delivery arm of the city region’s Combined Authority
o For further information or to arrange an interview/photo opportunity, please contact mediaenquiries@merseyrail.org or call Lauren Harmes on 07850 928991.
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