FROM today London Midland passengers will no longer be permitted to use e-cigarettes when travelling on its trains.

The new policy has been introduced in response to customer and staff feedback across its network.

It came into force today (Tuesday) and bans smoking an e-cigarette on platforms and in train carriages.

London Midland staff have also been instructed not to use the devices while working at any of its sites, including depots and offices.

A spokesman for London Midland said: "E-cigarettes produce a vapour to mimic smoke and can look very similar to the real thing.As their use has increased in popularity, so have instances of conflict and confusion amongst customers and colleagues when e-cigarette users 'light up'.

"The decision to say 'no' to e-cigarettes has been taken after reviewing feedback from front-line staff across our business, as well as customers.London Midland isn't alone in this decision; the majority of train operators have already introduced similar policies."

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