Hassocks and Plumpton railway stations treated with 30-day virus killer

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the parent company of Southern and Thameslink, began using the ‘virucide’ at its stations and on trains in May.

Staff wearing protective suits used high-pressure steam and microfibre equipment to clean the station then electrostatic wands and backpack ‘misting devices’ applied the virucide.

The 30-day viruscide treatment is repeated every 21 days.

Steve Lammin, GTR engineering director, said: “Our travel safer pledge means we are taking extra steps to protect people from the coronavirus by boosting cleaning with this 30-day viruscide, providing touch-free hand sanitisers, and running as many trains as possible.

“I would remind passengers to avoid the busy times of the day, wash or sanitise your hands before and after each journey, wear face coverings, maintain social distancing, and if possible buy your ticket in advance or pay by contactless.”

Other railway stations in Sussex that have been treated with the virus killer are Brighton and Worthing.

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