TRAIN companies and police are warning against all non-essential travel this Easter weekend.
British Transport Police, Northern and TransPennine Express have joined together to launch a campaign to remind people that it’s not acceptable to use the railway for leisure activities this weekend.
As a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic the government has said only essential journeys should be made to help slow the spread of the disease.
Train operators have introduced amended timetables to help key workers get from A to B and to help those whose journeys are essential.
But last weekend, with the arrival of good weather, passenger numbers in some areas rose dramatically as some people ignored the advice.
People are urged to stay at home and avoid railways.
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