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Shedding light on Covid fight

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Vincent
Date22 December 2020
Published date22 December 2020
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Bosses on the Tyne and Wear transport network are preparing to begin fitting ultraviolet devices at stations after studies showed success in improving hygiene.

The new measures are expected to be added to 36 escalators across the system in the New Year.

Chris Carson, Metro Services Director, said: "Metro operator Nexus has implemented a couple of extra customer support teams to tackle anti-social behaviour and remind customers about the wearing of face coverings and social distancing. "We have implemented enhanced cleaning regimes and we are about to copy something Transport for London has done, which is put UV lights on to escalator rails to keep them clean."

Carson revealed the plans at a meeting of the North East Joint Transport Committee's Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

In October, TfL confirmed plans to install more than 200 "UV sanitising devices" across 110 escalators on the capital's underground network.

This followed a successful trial at the Heathrow T123 Tube station, which improved handrail cleanliness by at least 50%.

Among the stations due to see the ultraviolet lights installed in London is Kings Cross St Pancras - the main destination for travellers from the North East.

Previous studies have shown "type C" UV light can de-activate some forms of coronavirus, although research into its effects on the COVID-19 strain are yet to be completed.

A Nexus spokesperson...

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