| Re: Full and standing 27 November 2025 Posted by charles_uk at 10:04, 28th November 2025 |     |
Today's 9:52 Paddington to Hereford has just departed. The GWR app is showing no seats available.
GWR's passenger charter actually says "you shouldn’t have to stand on an off-peak train at all". I did ask GWR a number of years ago how they ensured this commitment was met and what steps they took if a particular service struggled to meet it. There was no response...
| Re: Full and standing 27 November 2025 Posted by charles_uk at 22:40, 27th November 2025 | |
This service wasn't a short-form - it's always a five car train. That said, it always does seem to be quite busy even if it's unusual for it to be "full and standing" due to overcrowding.
| Re: Full and standing 27 November 2025 Posted by Timmer at 22:02, 27th November 2025 | |
No concrete evidence for this but I suspect cases of short forms will be more prevalent away from the London Bristol route over the next two and a half weeks as every effort is made to ensure maximum capacity for Bath Christmas market which started today.
Oh yes, got to make sure everyone can get to visit the Bath sheds.| Re: Full and standing 27 November 2025 Posted by bobm at 20:14, 27th November 2025 | |
No concrete evidence for this but I suspect cases of short forms will be more prevalent away from the London Bristol route over the next two and a half weeks as every effort is made to ensure maximum capacity for Bath Christmas market which started today.
| Full and standing 27 November 2025 Posted by Witham Bobby at 11:03, 27th November 2025 | |
Facilities on the 09:52 London Paddington to Hereford due 12:46.
This is due to overcrowding.
Service full and standing. First class not available.
Last Updated:27/11/2025 10:00
This is due to overcrowding.
Service full and standing. First class not available.
Last Updated:27/11/2025 10:00
Five cars, according to RTT. As I type this, the train is approaching its Oxford stop. Hopefully, the passenger load will thin out a bit, and the journey over The Cotswolds will be less uncomfortable
Crowded with people fleeing Rachel's budget?
