Matt Rice, chief operating officer at Northern, said such sites have been blocked from on-board WiFi servers as some may not be suitable for all passengers, especially children.
“We welcome millions of people on-board our trains every year – and access to safe and reliable internet is part and parcel of our customers’ expectations,” he said.
“Whilst some dating websites – and users – will operate with appropriate levels of self-moderation, some might not and it’s important that content not suitable for everyone to see or hear – particularly children – isn’t viewed on our trains.
“With some of the other banned categories – it’s simply about ensuring that there is sufficient bandwidth for all our customers to use while they’re on the go.
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