TransPennine Express will ban e-scooters and similar devices from its trains and stations.
From December 27, the operator, which runs the Liverpool to Newcastle line, will no longer allow e-scooters, hoverboards and e-skateboards for safety reasons. Lithium-ion batteries, included within the devices, can produce a vapour of toxic gases and lead to a fire or a risk of explosion if damaged or overheated.
However, mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs and e-bikes will be exempt from the ruling. TransPennine follows Avanti West Coast, which announced earlier this week that the e-scooters would not be allowed in its trains or stations.
