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    STAR LETTERS

    Aug 03, 2020 3 minutes

    COVID-19: Hostile and unwelcome messages preventing rail travel

    IT IS with the greatest concern I believe both the national and heritage rail sectors are facing unprecedented crisis conditions as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.

    The loss of confidence by the travelling public in using rail, either for commuting or leisure, is catastrophic, and will possibly impact for years.

    Changes to work habits, job losses and lifestyle choices have yet to ‘bottom out’.

    There is a perception rail is seen as an unattractive transport mode because of the (necessary)

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