I saw the aftermath of an interesting incident the other day on a train I was driving. It transpired that a passenger onboard my train had no ticket. The reason for the person not possessing a valid ticket I do not know but I do know that my guard had authorised said person travel in the circumstances.
RPIs boarded and an argument ensued. I contacted my guard (we were on non compatible units) and he verified that said person was authorised travel.
The Revenue staff did not have it. I told the revenue staff to wind their necks in as it was disturbing other staff.
Who was in the right? Its a tricky one as the situation was getting quite tense. I just wanted a calm train and to get us moving.
RPIs boarded and an argument ensued. I contacted my guard (we were on non compatible units) and he verified that said person was authorised travel.
The Revenue staff did not have it. I told the revenue staff to wind their necks in as it was disturbing other staff.
Who was in the right? Its a tricky one as the situation was getting quite tense. I just wanted a calm train and to get us moving.