THE usually-bustling train station in Reading seems unrecognisable today (March 19) as commuters have given up travelling in order to work from home following government calls to escalate social distancing.
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Pictures show an almost completely empty station during the usual morning rush hour, echoing scenes from across the country as more people and businesses opt to implement a self isolation procedure.
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