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When will you be happy to go on a long train journey?

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EachandEveryone · 17/06/2020 18:17

I know its too soon but the trains are running up and down the country on a limited service. Has anyone travelled on one yet? Iike everyone I am craving some company as I have none at home. There is a big birthday coming up in about three weeks. I know its selfish and irresponsible to sit on a train for three hours then Socialise distantly in the garden if the weathers good. I would have to wear a proper PPE mask for three hours its too much.

When do you think it will be allowed?

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Flyingagainstreason · 22/06/2020 18:38

It will be quiet!! I can guarantee that. I had a whole carriage to myself.
Some wine n crisps! It was actually very enjoyable

zigaziga · 22/06/2020 18:43

Wouldn’t bother me at all, but I’m not yet ready to visit older relatives. I’m socialising fairly freely with younger people (didn’t have that an active social life anyway!).

EachandEveryone · 23/06/2020 16:13

I havent seen any family since xmas. I think im going to give it a go.

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Parky04 · 23/06/2020 16:21

Only when I don't have to wear a mask.

Flyingagainstreason · 23/06/2020 22:29

Wearing a mask is really no big deal. And I took mine off to drink wine because, well I was totally alone in a carriage for 2.5 hours.

feesh · 23/06/2020 23:28

I would do it tomorrow. I recently flew for 7 hours to the UK, with a mask on for the whole 12 hour total travelling time, so a wee train trip wouldn't phase me at all!

DartmoorChef · 23/06/2020 23:31

Why would you wear a mask if you were the only person in a carriage Confused

violetscone · 24/06/2020 00:15

@DartmoorChef

Why would you wear a mask if you were the only person in a carriage Confused
Because it’s requires by law?
newfi · 24/06/2020 00:25

We're planning to go on a 4 hour train trip in July. We plan to wear masks for the journey (because it's the law), but remove them for eating (we'll be travelling over lunch time). I planned to remove the mask to eat and then put it back on, rather than replacing the mask between bites.

EachandEveryone · 25/06/2020 13:03

Im heading to kings cross in about an hour. I have gel and wipes etc. Feel abit sick but im sure it will be fine.

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