Dai Corner
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They have to abide by English laws, certainly, and they do (e.g. regarding face coverings being compulsory).
But no matter where a TFW Rail train is, the Welsh Government presumably is calling the shots given they are paying for the whole operation so if they want TFW to do everything they can to force people off their trains in England they probably have to do so.
I do think it's a rather grey ares what the situation is regarding guidance, either in this case or overall.
E.g. when the Prime Minister of the UK talks about laws which don't apply in Wales, no matter what he says the Welsh law applies in Wales.
But if he says "I want everyone back at work now" and it's just guidance, it's not so clear to me that the First Minister saying "But I want you to stay at home" over-rides that, unless they pass a law enforcing it.
"Ladies and gentlemen we are now arriving at Lydney. Unless you are a key worker or your journey is essential you must leave the train here. If you are staying with us to Chepstow, Severn Tunnel Junctions, Newport or Cardiff Central, please do not remove your face covering until we have crossed the River Wye and are in Wales. Thank you for travelling with Transport for Wales today."