Northern’s rail carriages cleaned almost one million times in one year
The rail operator has more than 600 dedicated cleaning staff working on trains and stations.
Northern train
Submitted by Lauren Clarke
Northern's 'hard working' staff have cleaned the rail operator's carriages almost one million times as part of its enhanced cleaning regime in 2021.
A total of 952,514 cleans were carried out – the equivalent of cleaning one carriage at least three times every day.
Northern is taking extra care to ensure its trains and stations are as clean as possible for its customers.
The rail operator has more than 600 dedicated cleaning staff working on trains and at stations with a particular focus on touch points tables, buttons, and toilets.
The enhanced cleaning regime is designed to protect customers and staff by reducing the potential risk of Covid-19 transmission.
Tricia Williams, chief operating officer at Northern, said: "We are dedicated to providing enhanced cleaning at stations and on-board Northern's trains.
"We know cleanliness, now more than ever, is vitally important for our customers. We’ve invested in more cleaning staff than ever before, and our enhanced cleaning regime is designed to protect customers and staff.
"Our message to our customers is clear, you can travel with Northern with confidence."
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