Railway station signs showing way to socially distance
Social distancing measures have been stepped up at railway stations across the West Midlands to help people keep a safe distance.
New signs have been introduced, along with markings on platforms, staircases and in ticket halls, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
It comes as workplaces open across the region – with transport bosses urging people to only travel on trains if they have no other option.
Jonny Wiseman, customer experience director for West Midlands Railway, said: "I would like to thank our customers who have continued to stay away from the railways to save space for those people making truly essential journeys with no other travel option.
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"Maintaining social distancing on the railway network is a real challenge because the concept goes against the entire principle of mass transit. We have had to think hard and move fast to bring in new ways of moving people within social distancing constraints.
"It is absolutely essential that our customers play their part by being kind, considerate and travelling responsibly. Only use public transport if you absolutely have to travel and have no other alternative."
A one-way system is also being introduced at Birmingham's Snow Hill station to help passengers flow through the concourse easily.
