Petition · past parliament
To alleviate over-crowding on trains, abolish 1st class travel at peak times
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Overcrowding is particularly bad on commuter trains during peak hours. To increase network capacity, at a low cost, standard class passengers should be permitted to travel free in first class during designated hours. The government should legislate to ensure all Train Operating companies comply.
None, it's an idea.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is an operational decision for train operating companies.
You could start a new petition for this to be included as a requirement in all rail franchise agreements with the Department for Transport.
You could start a new petition for this to be included as a requirement in all rail franchise agreements with the Department for Transport.
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Mar 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Mar 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.