Scientists analyse chance of catching Covid-19 on train

Train passengers could be infected by coronavirus if they sit within 2.5 metres of people carrying the disease on two-hour journeys, according to new research (Yui Mok/PA)

Train passengers could be infected by coronavirus if they sit within 2.5 metres of someone carrying the disease on a two-hour journey, according to new research.

Scientists from the University of Southampton’s WorldPop project also found that more than one-metre social distancing is required to be safe when travelling for one hour.