Northern is introducing a ban on all e-scooters, hoverboards and e-skateboards from its trains and railway stations.
The devices will be prohibited on its 345 trains and 500-plus stations across the north from tomorrow (Thursday December 1) due to the potential fire risk posed by the lithium batteries which can overheat and catch fire, said the company.
Electric wheelchairs and e-bikes are exempt from the ban, said Northern. Also exempt are mobility scooters for those with access needs as long as they are registered with the train operator’s mobility permit scheme, said Northern.
