Stagecoach, TransPennine, Northern, Avanti and ScotRail mask rules after July 19 FROM July 19 the Government is making it no longer a legal requirement to wear a mask in enclosed public places. As a result, lots of businesses are now having to make a hard decision between requiring their customers to wear masks and leaving it down to personal choice. Transport companies have an especially tough decision. As somewhere that lots of people gather, trains and buses can help the virus spread, particularly on busy services. We contacted transport companies which operate in Cumbria including Stagecoach, Transpennine Express, Northern, ScotRail and LNER to ask what their guidelines will be.