cakehoover
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Hello, I'm new to these forums and don't know loads about the railway system so please be gentle
I've just got on the 19.40 Virgin Trains service from London Euston to Manchester, and it left early.
The train started moving at approximately 19.39 and 30 seconds - the guard had blown his whistle roughly 10 seconds earlier than that.
I know the station time because I caught a glimpse of the station clock as we pulled out - the train was moving and gathering speed at exactly 19.39 and 40 seconds.
Are Virgin Trains allowed to let their trains depart early like this?
I know there is a station rule at Euston that passengers may not be allowed on to the platform up to 2 minutes before scheduled departure time, but I'm not asking about that. I'm asking whether they are actually allowed to let their trains start moving before the scheduled departure time, and if not, whether such incidents should be reported.
All advice gratefully received!
I've just got on the 19.40 Virgin Trains service from London Euston to Manchester, and it left early.
The train started moving at approximately 19.39 and 30 seconds - the guard had blown his whistle roughly 10 seconds earlier than that.
I know the station time because I caught a glimpse of the station clock as we pulled out - the train was moving and gathering speed at exactly 19.39 and 40 seconds.
Are Virgin Trains allowed to let their trains depart early like this?
I know there is a station rule at Euston that passengers may not be allowed on to the platform up to 2 minutes before scheduled departure time, but I'm not asking about that. I'm asking whether they are actually allowed to let their trains start moving before the scheduled departure time, and if not, whether such incidents should be reported.
All advice gratefully received!