Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 18th April 2024 Issue no. 1110
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds sanitising stations onboard to keep passengers moving safely
The Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, continues to improve efforts in partnership with Amtrak to keep passengers safe.
As well as enhanced and more frequent cleaning throughout, at key locations onboard, passengers can now access a variety of cleaning products including alcohol-based hand sanitiser and antibacterial surface wipes.
Packaged cleansing towelettes, which were available previously, are also on hand in the Market Café (located in Car 3).
"As we do our part to help keep Southern California moving, our priority continues to be ensuring a safe environment for our passengers and crews," says LOSSAN Agency Chairman Al Murray. "These additional resources are one way we are helping riders feel more confident when they travel by train."
Crews are also completing the installation of plexiglass barriers in the Market Café on all trains, which provide added protection for customers purchasing food and beverages. While the Pacific Surfliner is operating on a reduced daily schedule, normal train lengths are being maintained to allow plenty of room for social distancing onboard.
A number of other safety and cleaning measures have also been implemented since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The LOSSAN Agency worked with Amtrak's public health & safety team, which has a full-time medical director, on the following procedures and guidelines for Pacific Surfliner trains:
- Enhanced cleaning protocols: Amtrak has increased the frequency of cleaning service, including the use of disinfectants to wipe down seats, handrails, doorknobs, and other high-touch surfaces.
- Physical distancing: Signage has been displayed at stations and onboard trains to indicate safe distances in high-traffic areas.
- Facial coverings: In accordance with State guidelines, passengers and crews must wear face masks while inside the stations, on the platforms, and aboard the trains and Thruway buses.
- Contact-free booking options: Book, board, and check train status through PacificSurfliner.com, Amtrak.com, or the Amtrak app and board with eTickets, which conductors scan from a mobile device.
- Cashless payments: Amtrak is accepting cashless payments only, including at stations and the onboard Market Café.
- Disinfectants onboard for travelers: Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes are available for passengers at stations and onboard trains.
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