Petition · Department for Transport
Require train companies to allow passengers to sit in first class when it's busy
Closed
49 signatures
What the petition asks
If a train is overcrowded, train companies should be forced to open up first class areas to standard tickets holders.
People pay a large amount of money to travel by train, even though it is one of the most sustainable and efficient modes of transport. If a train is overcrowded, especially as a result of delays, it is unfair to make people stand when there is seating in first class available. It can also be less safe, prevent people from accessing the toilets and can cause further delays and discomfort as people struggle to reach the exits.
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
49
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
7 Nov 2025
Closed
7 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.