[Albion] A New Low for Govia

[Lower West Stander]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing.

Just passing through Norwood Junction on a packed commuter train. Govia have stationed two “staff” to stop everyone standing in First Class (train is absolutely rammed)

Pregnant lady gets on Norwood Junction and asks to sit down - Govia staff first ask her to show her pregnancy badge (its bloody obvious) Which she does. Still refuse to let her sit on first class (there is absolutely no one in the carriage). Force her to walk down through the jammed carriage until someone voluntarily gives up a seat.

I honestly didn’t these people could sink any lower.


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[darkwolf666]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing.

Just passing through Norwood Junction on a packed commuter train. Govia have stationed two “staff” to stop everyone standing in First Class (train is absolutely rammed)

Pregnant lady gets on Norwood Junction and asks to sit down - Govia staff first ask her to show her pregnancy badge (its bloody obvious) Which she does. Still refuse to let her sit on first class (there is absolutely no one in the carriage). Force her to walk down through the jammed carriage until someone voluntarily gives up a seat.

I honestly didn’t these people could sink any lower.


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Welcome to Tory Britain, where the interests of the shareholder come before anything else.

 

[dazzer6666]

Welcome to Tory Britain, where the interests of the shareholder come before anything else.

Aiming to derail the post into a political binfest within 2 posts. Brilliant.

 

[darkwolf666]

Aiming to derail the post into a political binfest within 2 posts. Brilliant.

Truth hurts, don’t it...

 

[Gwylan]

Aiming to derail the post into a political binfest within 2 posts. Brilliant.

You don't think the state of the railways is a political issue? Really?

 

[darkwolf666]

You don't think the state of the railways is a political issue? Really?

I know, I’m not sure what direction Dazzer666 expected the post to go! I just happened to get in first.

 

[dazzer6666]

You don't think the state of the railways is a political issue? Really?

Govia’s ‘rules’ on dealing with evidently pregnant women probably aren’t politically driven........neither is the wanky attitude of their staff in enforcing them.

The railways service has been shite for all the time I’ve been commuting.

 

[goldstone]

If the lady wants to sit in First Class she should have bought a First Class ticket. If the staff permitted her to sit in First with a Standard Class ticket, then what's to stop every other passenger following her? Can't discriminate, don't you know?

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Welcome to Tory Britain, where the interests of the shareholder come before anything else.

Let's get this out the way ..... the Tories haven't done anything positive for the railways nor did Labour during their time in power. There, I've said it, both are to blame.

Now back to the more important topic of what scumbags Govia are - wankers !

 

[beorhthelm]

You don't think the state of the railways is a political issue? Really?

state of the railways, or a couple of officials being instructed to enforce first class?

the question is why still even have first class on busy commuter routes, its rarely well utilised.

 

[portlock seagull]

If the lady wants to sit in First Class she should have bought a First Class ticket. If the staff permitted her to sit in First with a Standard Class ticket, then what's to stop every other passenger following her? Can't discriminate, don't you know?

Might make uncomfortable reading in today’s outrage society but actually this is all there is to this thread. Anyway, someone gave up their seat for her as they should do so alls well that ends well!

 

[dazzer6666]

state of the railways, or a couple of officials being instructed to enforce first class?

the question is why still even have first class on busy commuter routes, its rarely well utilised.

Tories need somewhere to sit surely ?

 

[darkwolf666]

Let's get this out the way ..... the Tories haven't done anything positive for the railways nor did Labour during their time in power. There, I've said it, both are to blame.

Now back to the more important topic of what scumbags Govia are - wankers !

Yes both are to blame, Labour were beholden to the rail unions, while the Tory system is designed to make shareholders rich often to the detriment of the customer.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

If the lady wants to sit in First Class she should have bought a First Class ticket. If the staff permitted her to sit in First with a Standard Class ticket, then what's to stop every other passenger following her? Can't discriminate, don't you know?

Might make uncomfortable reading in today’s outrage society but actually this is all there is to this thread. Anyway, someone gave up their seat for her as they should do so alls well that ends well!

Despite the obvious fishing, quite a few train companies do allow pregnant women to use first class seats.

 

[Norman Potting]

Just so long as it is made clear that Chris Grayling has nothing to do with it or indeed bear any responsibility To eliminate confusion image is intended for another thread - I will get the hang of this posting lark eventually

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I follow the Ass British Commuters group where a woman posted, she was feeling unwell. She said she was pregnant & asked if she could have a seat. She was ignored, with the nearest person avoiding eye contact.
She then threw up all over him.

 

[studio150]

There was the ability for the onboard guard to declassify first class due to the overcrowding, obviously now revenue is far more important than being sensible.

I am not surprised at all by the actions of Govia.

 

[ozzygull]

If the lady wants to sit in First Class she should have bought a First Class ticket. If the staff permitted her to sit in First with a Standard Class ticket, then what's to stop every other passenger following her? Can't discriminate, don't you know?

My guess there was no other seat's available. From the OP she did not walk past empty standard seat's to go and ask to sit in 1st class. You obviously have no idea what it feels like to have a a small human possibly kicking the hell out of your bladder, or making you feel really uncomfortable and breathless. It's not discriminating it's human kindness. I guess you moan because the disable people get to park closer to the door of shops

 

[dazzer6666]

I follow the Ass British Commuters group where a woman posted, she was feeling unwell. She said she was pregnant & asked if she could have a seat. She was ignored, with the nearest person avoiding eye contact.
She then threw up all over him.

I’ve seen a drunk do that once......didn’t even bother to ask for a seat though.

 

[DavidRyder]

The trains I get into Victoria, people always sit in 1st and I've NEVER seen a ticket checker on board.

I think 1st class just needs to be removed - do people actually buy 1st class nowadays? I'm pretty sure they don't on my line, as they would be fully aware (if they are regulars) that it counts for nothing.

That was bad about the pregnant lady.