Cercanías Madrid will offer next Monday, May 11 the 89% of frequencies usual for their train service. Renfe has announced this Thursday that it will gradually recover circulation depending on demand, until it circulates again at full capacity, and according to the phases of de-escalation.
Specifically, in the case of travelers from the Henares Corridor (C2) with trips origin / destination Guadalajara-Coslada-Vicálvaro to Chamartín, Renfe recommends that they use the train service on the contour line before the return of this service to one hundred percent, with their usual frequencies.
The frequency of trains on C4 will be 6 minutes at rush hour and the rest of the services remain as they were established since April 27. In addition, reserve trains will be located at key stations in case the service needs to be strengthened.
USE OF MASKS MANDATORY
Renfe has stated its intention to guarantee a sufficient number of frequencies to facilitate the safety distance between travelers and to avoid crowds, but he recalled that as a prevention measure it is already The use of a mask is mandatory in public services.
In the Cercanías nuclei he has registered falls in demand of between 80% and 90% with respect to the equivalent days of the year 2019. The occupation of services in rush hour has touched 15 percent, but the general trend has been that of low levels of average daily occupation.
For this reason, Renfe has launched the communication campaign ‘Being closer and closer depends on you’ to make known to all users of Cercanías services the recommendations, mandatory measures and conditions of the service starting on the 11th.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAVELING IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The recommendations range from not using public transport in case of being diagnosed with Covid-19, having symptoms compatible with the disease or living with someone who has them or belonging to a group of risk to maintaining respiratory hygiene measures, wearing a mask, both inside vehicles and at stations, stops and corridors, and maintain social distance.
However, Renfe asks avoid displacement if they are not “strictly necessary” and whenever possible use telematic means to work or carry out procedures, as well as in the case of having to move, preferably on foot, by bicycle or in any other individual mode of transport.
It also advises check the schedules before leaving for the trip and schedule the trip in sufficient time, in addition to avoid rush hours whenever possible. He also asks to avoid paying in cash and talking to other users or on the phone or consuming food or drinks.
On escalators, advises to keep single row, without overtaking those in front, and a separation of at least two steps. And he asks that the elevators not be used, except in “essential” cases.
It also points out the need to pay attention to signaling, public address announcements, and directions from drivers and security personnel.
Also, remember that before starting the trip and when it is finished, it is recommended to wash your hands well with soap and water or with a hydro-alcoholic gel.
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