00:00Mersey Rail is backing plans to tackle nuisance behaviour across the public transport network, including fines of up to £100.
00:09The proposals include action against people playing music or videos aloud, littering and vaping.
00:15The campaign follows calls from Andy Burnham, who said enough is enough.
00:20Mersey Rail's Interim Managing Director, Suzanne Grant, says staff will focus on de-escalation rather than immediately issuing penalties or
00:27removing passengers.
00:28Around 30 officers already work across the network, checking tickets and behaviour.
00:34Grant says the aim is to create a welcoming environment, while recognising that staff must manage difficult situations safely.
