Travelled by train for the first time in a few weeks this morning. GA to Ely and then EMR to Sleaford.
Pleased to see the blue "You must wear a face covering" stickers on the 755 have been replaced by less in your face grey "Please wear a face covering" (though I'd prefer them not to be there at all, at least they are now more easily ignored).
Masked couple sat at the table opposite mine had a hushed conversation as I sat down. Guard came round checking tickets, they asked him quietly if masks were mandatory "No, not mandatory at all it's a personal choice. But whilst I'm here could I ask you to take your shoes off the seats opposite"
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There were no announcements, manual or automated, about masks on any of the three services I used this morning.
Have to say I was surprised at the number of people choosing to mask, seems to have increased since August. And many many people masking on the open air platforms at Ely. Their choice I suppose.