Howardh
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Yesterday returning from Windermere with Northern, the train (not sure if it was three or four carriage) had the rear one taped off and not for use. Therefore all the passengers, and virtually every seat was taken with people standing, were crammed into the remaining part of the train. Surely that's not good for distancing? Can't think of any good reason to tape off a whole carriage like that, all I can think of it gives the guard free access to a set of doors?
Also on TPE Preston northwards, virtually every seat was ticketed red - do not use - leaving about 10 seats available for everyone, meaning people congrgating at the doors. In fact a group summarily disobayed the seat signs and sat down anyway. When the train sets off, even if the guard went down the carriage and saw them, what could he do??
This is all becoming a bit ridiculous now and these "restrictions" IMO are doing more harm than good.
Also on TPE Preston northwards, virtually every seat was ticketed red - do not use - leaving about 10 seats available for everyone, meaning people congrgating at the doors. In fact a group summarily disobayed the seat signs and sat down anyway. When the train sets off, even if the guard went down the carriage and saw them, what could he do??
This is all becoming a bit ridiculous now and these "restrictions" IMO are doing more harm than good.