The cost of train tickets will be refunded and timetables cut back as the government doubles down on its bid to get all non key workers to stay at home.
The Department of Transport has said it will provide a fee-free refund of all Advance tickets as passengers follow government advice and work from home Anyone holding an Advance ticket will be able to refund it free of charge.
All season ticket holders can claim a refund for time unused on their tickets free of administrative charges. Ticket holders should contact their operator for details.
Operators will continue to run services day-to-day for a small predetermined management fee. In order to stop the train companies going bust they will be given the option to temporarily transfer revenue