Petition · past parliament
Require train operators to refund tickets if no seats available
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should require train operators to refund tickets if no seats are available on trains, for at least 75% of their journey. I believe it is not acceptable for passengers to go without seating.
Despite electronic ticket barriers gathering data on train usage, I believe there is insufficient seating on the majority of train journeys.
Rail fares increase steadily, and I think this is not a question of insufficient data but more related to rail operator profits.
Rail fares increase steadily, and I think this is not a question of insufficient data but more related to rail operator profits.
Timeline
| 21 May 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Opened
21 May 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.