Cigarette lovers fume over merseyrail smoking ban

Smoking has finally been banned from all Merseyrail train stations as part of a new ‘health focus’ by the rail company.

The measure came into force on Sunday and passengers will no longer be able to smoke in any public areas of Merseyrail stations or platforms, with the only exception being car parks.

Vaping and e-cigarettes are also included in the ban, and Merseyrail staff and Byelaw Enforcement Officers will be actively requesting passengers to stop smoking on platforms and other areas of stations.

The move comes following the national Stoptober campaign, and is part of Merseyrail’s commitment to cleaner air and the comfort of its passengers across the network.