Transport for Wales isĀ reinforcing the Welsh Governmentās messageĀ to the publicĀ prior toĀ theĀ national āfirebreakā lockdown, urging people to onlyĀ make essential journeys.
The Welsh Government is introducing new āfirebreakā restrictions to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 from 6pm on Friday 23 October 2020Ā until Monday 9 November 2020.Ā During this period there will also be restrictions onĀ all travelĀ in WalesĀ and people should only travel if theirĀ journey is essential.
TfW is advisingĀ public transport users that if they do need to travel, then to regularly check timetables as there will beĀ reducedĀ railĀ services.
However, rail services from Wales to England or those operated by TfW in England will not change.
TfWĀ isĀ also askingĀ railĀ customers who need to make an essential journey between Wales and England to remember that different guidance is in place in the different countries within the UK, and this must be followed.
James Price, Transport for Wales CEOĀ said;
āThe safety of our customers and colleagues is our top priority at Transport for WalesĀ and we fully support Welsh Government in their restrictions to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.
āDuring the restriction period, public transport will be for essential travel only andĀ weāllĀ be runningĀ fewer services.ā
More information can be found here.
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