balne-wonderer
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Yes I know this was discussed a couple of years ago but the thread is now locked and the answers I want are on there.
I wondered if some kind people could help me. When I travel by train I almost only ever travel on Northern Rail trains for various reasons however on Saturday I’m on a TPE train from Leeds to Hull and then back again.
I’ve booked first class for both journeys and have been allocated a seat number simply because I know the return train in particular will be packed because it’s the only service back to Leeds after the Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos RL match.
I’ve read various horror stories about standard class passengers on TPE invading first class and taking up seats that aren’t meant for them.
As I have an allocated seat number in first class, does that mean I can ask anyone that is sitting in my seat to move? Or do TPE simply allow a ‘free for all’ type policy on trains that will be overcrowded, I expect the 21.33 out of Hull to be EXTREMLEY overcrowded. I really don’t care too much if standard class passengers are allowed in first class without paying more but I really don’t want an hour of standing up after I’ve specifically paid for a first class seat.
As I’ve mentioned before, I am simply a train enthusiast/spotter. I do not, sadly, get to travel on them very much so I’m not up on ‘etiquette’.
Any advice would be greatly received.
I wondered if some kind people could help me. When I travel by train I almost only ever travel on Northern Rail trains for various reasons however on Saturday I’m on a TPE train from Leeds to Hull and then back again.
I’ve booked first class for both journeys and have been allocated a seat number simply because I know the return train in particular will be packed because it’s the only service back to Leeds after the Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos RL match.
I’ve read various horror stories about standard class passengers on TPE invading first class and taking up seats that aren’t meant for them.
As I have an allocated seat number in first class, does that mean I can ask anyone that is sitting in my seat to move? Or do TPE simply allow a ‘free for all’ type policy on trains that will be overcrowded, I expect the 21.33 out of Hull to be EXTREMLEY overcrowded. I really don’t care too much if standard class passengers are allowed in first class without paying more but I really don’t want an hour of standing up after I’ve specifically paid for a first class seat.
As I’ve mentioned before, I am simply a train enthusiast/spotter. I do not, sadly, get to travel on them very much so I’m not up on ‘etiquette’.
Any advice would be greatly received.