Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the reduction in passenger capacity that will be required for (a) rail services and (b) bus services to ensure that social distancing can be maintained in event of a resumption of normal passenger timetables during the covid-19 outbreak.

Officials are working closely with train and bus operators to understand the levels of capacity on trains and buses whilst maintaining social distancing and, in doing so, keeping passengers and staff safe. The reduction in capacity necessary to maintain social distancing will vary according to the layout of each vehicle.