New safety measures for passengers at Sunderland's Park Lane transport interchange

Nexus, the public body which owns and manages Metro’s Park Lane bus and train station, is also still urging passengers to only travel if necessary.

Among the new measures are sanitiser dispensers, additional signage and station layouts.

Customer services director Huw Lewis said: “We have hand sanitiser points at our busiest stations so that customers can follow the general advice to keep their hands clean at all times.

“The dispensers are located prominently and it only takes a few seconds to use them.

“I urge all passengers who do need to travel that they make use of the sanitiser points in the interest of public health as we all do our bit to halt the spread of coronavirus.

“We have put a huge amount of work into getting the Metro system up to the covid-secure standard, and the hand sanitiser points are big part of that plan, alongside new signage and station layouts to ensure we maintain social distancing.

“Customers should still only travel if their journey is essential. If travelling then you are advised to wear a face covering.”

People are still advised to use the Metro only where their journey is essential, such as for work if they cannot do so from home and where they cannot walk, cycle or use a car.

Further information about the measures is available at www.nexus.org.uk/coronavirus.

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