Sanitising fog to kill 99.99% of viruses tested on GWR trains
GWR and South Western Railway have announced a trial of a sanitising treatment that kills 99.99% of viruses and bacteria on surfaces for extended periods of time.
The treatment is sprayed inside train carriages overnight, building to a fog which coats all surfaces, and is proven to fight against Covid-19 for up to 28 days.
The trial is the latest addition in the operators’ cleaning regimes as the companies look to make travel on its networks as safe as possible for customers and staff.
GWR say the treatment is environmentally-friendly, uses no alcohol or dangerous chemicals.
GWR interim managing director Matthew Golton said: “For those who need to travel, we are doing everything we can to carry as many people, safely, as we can. This new trial is just one example of that, helping those who do need to travel to do so with confidence.
“But please do help us by planning ahead, travelling, where possible, at quieter times, and wear a face covering to keep yourself and our staff safe.”
An update to the National Rail App indicates to people searching for a journey if a specific train or station is looking busy.
It will take operational messages about busy trains and stations that are sent by frontline rail staff to control rooms and display these in passenger-friendly language on their journey planning websites and apps.
People will see a red or yellow warning triangle when they search their journey and, by clicking on it, will be able to find out more information and advice.
To minimise risks customers are also asked to wash their hands prior to and after their journey, and handsanitiser has been made available at GWR’s main stations.
To help those who do need to travel avoid contact, food and drink will not be sold on board.