Merseyrail anunciou uma proibição de fumantes em todas as estações em sua rede a partir de 1 de dezembro. Dos seus passageiros em toda a rede. 2020.
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, diretor -gerente da Merseyrail, disse: “O conforto dos passageiros em nossa rede é absolutamente paramouco para nós, por isso tenho o prazer de anunciar uma proibição de fumar em todas as nossas estações e plataformas. Os riscos de tabagismo passivo, como câncer de pulmão, asma e pneumonia. ”
“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.”
