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[pscocoa]

Is it just me getting older or is it now the case that putting your feet on seats is accepted practice and no-one gives a s**t one way or the other. I had a go at someone at Wandsworth Common the other day - I said people have to sit there - he just said "so what".

Railway staff don't care less - why should I bother?

[pscocoa]

oh - and there were others around in the carriage who just kept their heads down.

[miggy]

Your getting older ,

I know what you mean, no respect for anything, its not worth getting involved, you only then become a target.
I used to say it as it was but got into too much hassle, i dont bother anymore as long as it does not affect me or the family.

[waspy]

Unfortunately there's a minority that doesn't care
The minorities always been there, it just gets bigger & so it seems to be getting worse.

[zirk]

I was on a train recently into London, there's a guy on the other side with both feet on the seats, a bit later the Ticket Girl comes round and asked to see my ticket, then goes over to Him and says 'Ticket Please and can you take your feet off the seats', the guy slowly moves His feet then pulls out His Police Warrent Wallet as proof of travel!

 

[splott]

£100 spot fine here on the Wirral. Its done by CCTV, no need to intervene they get done when they get off the train. Its the YOBO element, as Pete says, no respect.

[pscocoa]

£100 spot fine here on the Wirral. Its done by CCTV, no need to intervene they get done when they get off the train. Its the YOBO element, as Pete says, no respect.

I would be interested in this scheme to pass  on to Southern, South West Trains etc. The trains have CCTV but everyone seems to keep out of the way.

[splott]

£100 spot fine here on the Wirral. Its done by CCTV, no need to intervene they get done when they get off the train. Its the YOBO element, as Pete says, no respect.

I would be interested in this scheme to pass  on to Southern, South West Trains etc. The trains have CCTV but everyone seems to keep out of the way.

Just tell them to contact The Wirral Line, I'm sure they will explain to Southern Line

[Dishevelled Den]

I was on a train recently into London, there's a guy on the other side with both feet on the seats, a bit later the Ticket Girl comes round and asked to see my ticket, then goes over to Him and says 'Ticket Please and can you take your feet off the seats', the guy slowly moves His feet then pulls out His Police Warrent Wallet as proof of travel!

 

 

Police Warrent Wallet as proof of travel

The mind boggles

[JesterRT]

I lived in Germany for a year and travelled all over by train.  They were nine tomes out of ten immaculate.  Their 'train' police were brilliant.  Stood for no crap and carried pistols.  Fines were heavy but there seemed to be little trouble.

[pscocoa]

£100 spot fine here on the Wirral. Its done by CCTV, no need to intervene they get done when they get off the train. Its the YOBO element, as Pete says, no respect.

I would be interested in this scheme to pass  on to Southern, South West Trains etc. The trains have CCTV but everyone seems to keep out of the way.

Just tell them to contact The Wirral Line, I'm sure they will explain to Southern Line

ok written to SouthWest - will do the others when I return from barbie (...cue not doll)

[splott]

£100 spot fine here on the Wirral. Its done by CCTV, no need to intervene they get done when they get off the train. Its the YOBO element, as Pete says, no respect.

I would be interested in this scheme to pass  on to Southern, South West Trains etc. The trains have CCTV but everyone seems to keep out of the way.

Just tell them to contact The Wirral Line, I'm sure they will explain to Southern Line

ok written to SouthWest - will do the others when I return from barbie (...cue not doll)

Good on you

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Is it just me getting older or is it now the case that putting your feet on seats is accepted practice and no-one gives a s**t one way or the other. I had a go at someone at Wandsworth Common the other day - I said people have to sit there - he just said "so what".

Railway staff don't care less - why should I bother?

You are getting older like me, and I share your extreme dislike of those who do not consider anyone but themselves, including those that put their feet up on seats!!

What it requires is more people to let the ignorant know of their failings, as I have been known to do, and yes you may get some horrible 'language' in return, but often I have shamed those responsible in a way they do not argue!

[jereboam]

I don't think it's any worse now.  There have always been layabouts who put their feet on the seats in trains.  And they do it just as much in Germany as they do here.

Mind you, I haven't actually been on a train for a long time - about ten years, I think. 

[albitz]

Trying to remember the last time I was on a train (apart from a London tube), its got to be 20 years.Dont see the point of them tbh, when you have a car , why bother. :-/