mizer Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Alcohol is being banned from Scottish trains in the evenings and mornings, following concerns about drink-fuelled anti-social behaviour. ScotRail has decided to prohibit the carrying and consumption of alcohol on its services between 21:00 and 10:00, starting on 20 July. The move was welcomed by police and the government. Drunk people would be banned from travelling on trains under the crackdown. Transport police have dealt with at least 260 drink-related incidents in the last six months, while an increasing number of trains have also been delayed, because of anti-social behaviour. The overnight Caledonian Sleeper train to and from London is exempt from the ban. ScotRail managing director Steve Montgomery, said: "Anti-social behaviour fuelled by alcohol has no place on our trains or at stations. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote A journey home on a train shouldn't be a worrying or upsetting experience for any passenger” Kenny MacAskill Scottish justice secretary "It's time to call a halt on the irresponsible minority who spoil journeys for the majority. "These individuals disrupt services, abuse staff and fellow customers, and cause accidents." Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill, added: "We want everyone to enjoy themselves on nights out, but consideration for others is also vitally important. "A journey home on a train shouldn't be a worrying or upsetting experience for any passenger." Alcohol is already prohibited on certain services during football, rugby and other special events. The wider ban came in the wake of responses to a consultation on the future of train services, which backers said showed clear concern from passengers about travelling with drunk people. British Transport Police area commander Ch Supt Ellie Bird, said: "Crime on Scotland's railways is at a record low - however, combating anti-social behaviour and disruption to the rail network remains a priority for us." "The consumption of alcohol is prohibited on other forms of public transport, such as buses, and trains should be no different." ScotRail is launching a four-week campaign to make customers aware of the impending ban, followed by a fortnight-long "soft" introduction of the policy. The operator stressed passengers' bags would not be searched before or during journeys, and it will be enforcing the ban under existing railway by-laws. "Last orders" will apply on train catering trolleys, with drink not sold from 20:30 onwards, while customers will be asked to finish any alcoholic drinks by 21:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatjim Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I hope Linda has read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_min Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Pish. Eastcoast/X-Country FTW the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow sheep Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 What if you get on a train at say 7pm, from say Inverness, but said train won't get to, maybe Glasgow, till after 10pm? Do they jump on board and grab your beer at 9pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_min Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 What if you get on a train at say 7pm, from say Inverness, but said train won't get to, maybe Glasgow, till after 10pm? Do they jump on board and grab your beer at 9pm? Yes. And then they put you in jail for a hundred million years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow sheep Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Yes. And then they put you in jail for a hundred million years. Just as long as I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 I hope Linda has read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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