Andrew1395
Member
Well, I would have to look at alternatives, joyful in the knowledge that thousands were using the train despite the imposition of compulsory reservations. A product innovation that had not stopped people making leisure journeys to the point that all the inter city trains were full. Plus cancelling my original reservation was providing an opportunity for someone to travel.But what would you do if you were away for the weekend, disruption strikes while you're away and you need to rebook. You go onto the simple system to change your reservation only to find the next train with available space is in two days time?
For my particular journey the ticket is valid via a slower route through Nottingham to London. Altenatives are often available. I might have to use an alternative mode for part or all of the journey and claim a refund.
Plans sometimes change beyond your immediate control. Weather stops things happening, people have accidents.
The railway might be closed for a week because of an event. So compulsory reservations or not, in that circumstance no trains for anyone.
Most people can cope even if they are extremely irritated by things going wrong.