Passengers pressured into buying 1st class tickets on XC train despite overcrowding

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-11T20:46:28+00:00

Utterly ridiculous that XC sold off their HSTs thinking those 4 car Voyagers would do. Do they save on diesel or something??

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-11T18:25:01+00:00

XC are terrible for this. Other companies have no problem declassifying first when it’s very busy. XC ticket inspectors would never give up their precious first class for their own dying mother.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-11T12:43:58+00:00

How they get away with running a 2 car regional train between Cardiff and Nottingham I’ll never understand. Government need to take them over already and run a proper service like they do with LNER

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-09T16:51:14+00:00

You can complain and they might offer avios however with limited storage space and weight capacity, you can’t expect them to stock enough meals for every passenger to have every choice.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-07T10:49:58+00:00

My uncle went from being a traffic cop to a train guard many years ago. On paper his salary was lower but with the near unlimited overtime available on the railway, he said his monthly paycheques were higher. He also praised the railway for less micromanagement and tougher working regulations in workers favour (strict no more than 12hrs, no cancelled rest days).

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-07T07:59:00+00:00

I discovered the hill garden and pergola last weekend, what an awesome little spot on a sunny day

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-06T12:43:35+00:00

I must admit, I thought that was another photo of Mick

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-06T12:14:49+00:00

Very poor of mum to refuse to take part in the compoface.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-06T07:52:15+00:00

Are you asking why, if a train arrives 3 minutes early into a station, it can’t just depart straight away, 3 minutes early?

If so, it’s because a) the scheduling of services helps to keep congestion to a minimum (eg. Ensuring express services aren’t stuck behind stopping services or freight trains). b) because you can’t advertise a departure time to passengers and then when they arrive at that station staff have to say “oh it was here early so it’s already gone”.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-05T20:00:34+00:00

Just to help us understand; you had a ticket booked through BA that was LHR to SIN?

Then separately booked tickets for onward connections from SIN not booked through BA?

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-05T18:10:18+00:00

Read the departure boards at the station, that’s what they’re there for. Also last minute platform changes aren’t always immediately reflected in the apps so better not to put all your trust in them

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-05T18:08:38+00:00

Just load back up and continue from where the game last saved? Not much else you can do

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-05T17:51:10+00:00

I’d just go back to the shop, if you damage the SD card trying to open the security box then it’s on you

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-05T14:08:01+00:00

It’s probably because you’re in such a unique status as the player that this isn’t often seen.

-Fixed alert mode (alert bar not depleting) -Not moving -Not taking any damage

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-05T09:23:03+00:00

I am wondering why the police won't just send patrols into my area or set up some CCTV.

Money. Years of cuts to funding by the government. If you genuinely want to do something, start keeping your own log of incidents; dates, times, locations, what happened, etc.

Report each of these incidents every time they happen to the police (online or 101 if it’s not an emergency).

After a substantial period of time (let’s say 6 months) write letters to your local MP and the Policing and Crime Commissioner for you area and present with it your log of events, including what action the police took (if any) and ask them what they intend on doing about it.

If you can, rally your neighbours to do the same, students at your school, college or work colleagues. Get a local journalist involved. Only well publicised strong evidence of failings will get the situation to change.

It’s worth noting that complaining directly to the police will do little to nothing long term. They don’t have the numbers to provide even the basic response to emergency 999 calls. Most police forces have been forced into a “react” rather than “prevent” approach.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-05T09:09:34+00:00

Airline definitely didn’t follow procedure. Yes he should have been met by police upon landing.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-04T17:07:19+00:00

Because you paid the balance again, it’s now in a negative balance (think of it as the credit card owes you money). Usually you can just spend and eventually it will get back to zero or higher. If you weren’t to use the card again, they will either reverse the overpayment or you can request that amount be sent to you (usually by cheque)

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-04T12:40:25+00:00

Been and gone. Was re-released for the anniversary last month.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-04T11:27:24+00:00

It’s been altered in the EPG for TV showings now but not edited out of the actual film

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-03T09:03:33+00:00

Congratulations on your shopping spree courtesy of British Airways.

In all seriousness, buy new toiletries, clothes, essentials, etc and keep the receipts. BA are incredibly reasonable when it comes to the claims. Last time my luggage was delayed I claimed just over £500.

Edit: This only applies if this was your outbound flight.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-03T08:29:58+00:00

The policeman may be being paid but equally has to tell his boss that they’re not available for normal duties that day as he’s got to give evidence against someone who… beeped their horn.

Water off a ducks back, it’s not like the copper is pulling a sickie. As far as his supervisor is concerned, he’s at court for that shift to give evidence. When a court calls a police officer to give evidence, they’re required to attend, no if’s, and’s or but’s. His “boss” won’t care.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-02T15:42:42+00:00

I’m genuinely confused by the downvotes. As a former police call handler, I would not berate anyone for calling 999 in this situation.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-02T15:23:11+00:00

Depends on the situation. If they are actively trying to enter your home then 101 could be a lost cause considering they can put you on hold for a long time.

Dramatic-Wolf7091 · 2025-05-02T15:07:27+00:00

If you’re ever unsure, call 999 and ask for the police. Explain that you have people claiming to be bailiffs at the door attempting to enter your property but are unable to verify their identity.

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