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Require train companies to allow passengers to sit in first class when it's busy

Submitted by Penelope Ruth Woods on Friday 3rd October 2025

Published on Friday 7th November 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 7th May 2026

Signatures: 49

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Busy ~ Companies ~ delayed ~ First Class ~ Forced ~ Money ~ Prevent ~ sustainability ~ training ~ Transport ~ Unfair

Petition Action

Require train companies to allow passengers to sit in first class when it's busy

Petition Details

If a train is overcrowded, train companies should be forced to open up first class areas to standard tickets holders.

Additional Information

People pay a large amount of money to travel by train, even though it is one of the most sustainable and efficient modes of transport. If a train is overcrowded, especially as a result of delays, it is unfair to make people stand when there is seating in first class available. It can also be less safe, prevent people from accessing the toilets and can cause further delays and discomfort as people struggle to reach the exits.


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