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| Coronavirus: Social distancing 'impossible' on London commute | Coronavirus: Social distancing 'impossible' on London commute |
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| Commuters in London said social distancing was "next to impossible" as many made their first journeys to work since lockdown rules were eased. | Commuters in London said social distancing was "next to impossible" as many made their first journeys to work since lockdown rules were eased. |
| People in England are being encouraged to return to work if they cannot work from home. | People in England are being encouraged to return to work if they cannot work from home. |
| The government said it would have to "take steps" if too many people used public transport. | The government said it would have to "take steps" if too many people used public transport. |
| One commuter said most people were not wearing masks, leaving him fearing "a second wave of infection". | One commuter said most people were not wearing masks, leaving him fearing "a second wave of infection". |
| Passengers using public transport should stay 2m (6ft) apart and wear face coverings, under government guidelines. | Passengers using public transport should stay 2m (6ft) apart and wear face coverings, under government guidelines. |
| "It is next to impossible to social distance on the Tube," Matt Hickson told the BBC. | "It is next to impossible to social distance on the Tube," Matt Hickson told the BBC. |
| The 47-year-old street works inspector said he saw "less than 10% of commuters wearing masks" on his London Underground journey. | The 47-year-old street works inspector said he saw "less than 10% of commuters wearing masks" on his London Underground journey. |
| "People are taking liberties not only with their own health but with other people's. | "People are taking liberties not only with their own health but with other people's. |
| "There could be a second wave of infections coming." | "There could be a second wave of infections coming." |
| Transport for London (TfL) said 5,674 more passengers travelled on the Tube on Wednesday compared to the previous day - a 7% increase. | |
| Passengers journeys are still 93% lower than this time last year. | |
| TfL ran 70% of its Tube services during the morning and 82% of its usual bus services. | |
| A passenger was taken ill on the Victoria line at about 07.20 leading to delays and overcrowded trains, TfL said. | A passenger was taken ill on the Victoria line at about 07.20 leading to delays and overcrowded trains, TfL said. |
| The train was held while the passenger received medical attention. The incident is not thought to be coronavirus related. | The train was held while the passenger received medical attention. The incident is not thought to be coronavirus related. |
| "Any notion of self-distancing on buses or tubes is going to be impossible," said Drew Aspland. | "Any notion of self-distancing on buses or tubes is going to be impossible," said Drew Aspland. |
| The 36-year-old walked to work in central London from Bethnal Green after seeing his bus "back to pre-lockdown levels of passengers". | The 36-year-old walked to work in central London from Bethnal Green after seeing his bus "back to pre-lockdown levels of passengers". |
| Trains at London Waterloo have been running at 45% of normal capacity since Monday, after reducing services by 75% since the earlier stages of the lockdown. | Trains at London Waterloo have been running at 45% of normal capacity since Monday, after reducing services by 75% since the earlier stages of the lockdown. |
| Services are expected to rise to 82% from next Monday, | Services are expected to rise to 82% from next Monday, |
| A TfL spokesman said: "We are doing everything possible to return Tube and bus services to normal levels under extraordinarily difficult circumstances, with many staff still off sick, shielding or self-isolating. | |
| "In keeping with the government's plans for the national rail network, next week we aim to increase to 75% of Tube services, 85% of bus services, restore the Circle Line and reopen some closed Tube stations." | |
| Several of London's main roads experienced higher traffic than in recent weeks. | Several of London's main roads experienced higher traffic than in recent weeks. |
| Queues of up to 45 minutes were recorded on a five mile stretch along the East India Dock Road. | Queues of up to 45 minutes were recorded on a five mile stretch along the East India Dock Road. |
| Are you finding it difficult to maintain social distancing on your commute? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you finding it difficult to maintain social distancing on your commute? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
| Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. |
| Or use the form below: | Or use the form below: |