Bad news for thirsty North British passengers!
This from East Coast...
Train operator East Coast is to
trial an alcohol ban on a morning train from North East Scotland to
ensure comfortable travel for passengers.
The four-week trial will apply on Fridays only from 10 May to 31 May
inclusive, and will only apply to the 09.52 service from Aberdeen, for
journeys as far south as Newcastle. The train calls at several stations
along Scotland’s North East coast, including
Stonehaven, Montrose, Arbroath and Dundee.
The restriction means passengers will not be able to bring alcohol in
any form onto this train, or to drink it on-board. No alcohol will be
sold at the train’s cafe-bar, though other hot and cold refreshments
will continue to be available as usual.
East Coast’s Commercial and Customer Service Director Peter Williams
said: “We are trialling this for four weeks from next Friday, following
discussions with the British Transport Police.
“The trial follows a number of recent instances of anti-social behaviour
on this train between Aberdeen and Newcastle. Our aim is to ensure that
all of our customers can enjoy a more pleasant and comfortable journey."
Happily those travelling on 1E15 beyond Newcastle can break the fast at 13:59.
