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.

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.