VIA Rail is implementing a new face mask policy for passengers on trains and in stations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIA Rail announced that passengers will be required to wear a mask when the appropriate physical distancing cannot be observed on trains and in stations.
Based on a statement, this is necessary as the economy is gradually reopening and VIA Rail sees an increase in ridership, and as the safety and well-being of both our employees and our passengers remains the top priority.
Additionally, the masks will be mandatory for all VIA Rail customer-facing employees.
Under the mask policy, VIA Rail stated that passengers will be:
- Required to use a mask when physical distancing cannot be observed, especially in stations and at boarding.
- Required to wear a mask at all times during their trip, except for when they are eating and drinking.
VIA Rail stated that they have a limited number of disposable masks available for passengers.
Passengers with medical conditions resulting in difficulty breathing unrelated to COVID-19, infants below two years old and small children will not be required to wear a mask.
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