Many years ago I seem to remember having to buy a platform ticket to get onto the platform but are these still required ?
I enjoy visiting railway stations and obviously many un manned stations can just be walked on to.
However , recently whilst in Shrewsbury I popped into the lovely station there and went into the café on the platform . I bought a coffee and sat on the platform watching the comings and goings .
When I left I was stopped and asked where I had travelled from and to show my ticket .
I explained that I hadn`t travelled from anywhere and had simply been to the café.
I must have an honest face because I was believed and allowed to pass .
Should I have bought a platform ticket and do they actually still exist.
Many thanks for any replies
Graham
I enjoy visiting railway stations and obviously many un manned stations can just be walked on to.
However , recently whilst in Shrewsbury I popped into the lovely station there and went into the café on the platform . I bought a coffee and sat on the platform watching the comings and goings .
When I left I was stopped and asked where I had travelled from and to show my ticket .
I explained that I hadn`t travelled from anywhere and had simply been to the café.
I must have an honest face because I was believed and allowed to pass .
Should I have bought a platform ticket and do they actually still exist.
Many thanks for any replies
Graham