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Man Impudently Stole My Booked Train Seat, but I Took My Revenge

Daniella Segell
Feb 28, 2024
05:40 A.M.

A passenger traveling from Edinburgh to London found themselves in a challenging situation when there was no space for them aboard the train, despite them having made a booking. They took matters into their own hands. Many netizens were shocked by the situation at hand.

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A window seat with a table on a train | Source: Shutterstock

A window seat with a table on a train | Source: Shutterstock

In a particularly crowded train from Edinburgh to London, one passenger found themselves in a rather frustrating predicament that would soon escalate into a clever act of defiance. This Reddit story begins with a traveler who had meticulously booked a window seat with a table for their journey, anticipating a comfortable ride.

Upon boarding, however, they were met with an unexpected and unsettling sight: four individuals had overtaken their reserved spot, including the window seat that was rightfully theirs. Not knowing what to do, the passenger asked the four people to move out of their spot.

A man sitting in a window-seat on a train | Source: Shutterstock

A man sitting in a window-seat on a train | Source: Shutterstock

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The central figure of this story, a man seated in the passenger's booked location, blatantly refused to vacate the spot despite being confronted. With the train brimming with passengers and no available seats in sight, the situation seemed dire. The man, surrounded by his companions, argued the packed condition of the train as a reason for his refusal to move, leaving the rightful seat holder frustrated.

The aggrieved passenger sought assistance from the ticket collector, hoping for a resolution. Yet, when the ticket collector approached the defiant man, requesting he relocate, the man's refusal persisted. Astonishingly to the passenger, the ticket collector admitted to having no authority to enforce the move, suggesting instead that the passenger find another seat, despite the evident lack of availability.

A ticket collector collecting tickets on a train | Source: Shutterstock

A ticket collector collecting tickets on a train | Source: Shutterstock

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The passenger was shocked by this and asked what else could be done. The ticket collector informed the passenger that the only people who could forcibly remove the passengers was the police. However, the ticket collector assured the passenger that the police would not turn up for a situation like this.

When the passenger was faced with the prospect of standing all the way to London, they decided to assert their own form of justice. Informing the ticket collector of their intention to occupy a seat in first class, they were met with the reminder that such a move was not permitted. The passenger retorted that the ticket collector could call the police, ironically noting that the authorities were unlikely to respond to such a call, echoing their earlier inaction.

An empty first-class train cabin | Source: Shutterstock

An empty first-class train cabin | Source: Shutterstock

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The story, shared on Reddit, elicited a wide range of reactions, particularly focusing on the apparent lack of authority held by train staff in enforcing seating arrangements. Many expressed disbelief that such basic rules could not be enforced without police intervention, questioning the effectiveness of the current system.

Comments from individuals with experience in similar service roles shared their own stories of enforcing rules and dealing with rule-breakers. From train conductors in Belfast to Dublin ensuring compliance with the threat of police waiting at stops and not allowing the train to move until the situation was resolved, to movie theatre managers cleverly using public pressure to correct seating disputes.

A man sitting in a first-class train cabin | Source: Shutterstock

A man sitting in a first-class train cabin | Source: Shutterstock

One commenter highlighted the inconsistency in handling such situations, recalling personal experiences of being upgraded to first class when faced with a similar dilemma on the same route. This contrasted sharply with the passenger's outcome, pointing to a lack of uniformity in how passengers are treated in these scenarios.

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The discussion also veered into the territory of moral and social responsibility, with many condemning the actions of the person who took the reserved seat, calling for immediate karma for such inconsiderate behavior. The story resonated with frequent travelers who had encountered similar situations, and hoped more firm solutions would be found in future.

A train seat with a sign that reads "First Class" | Source: Shutterstock

A train seat with a sign that reads "First Class" | Source: Shutterstock

Amidst the shared tales and opinions, a critical point emerged regarding the potential repercussions of taking matters into one's own hands, as the original passenger had done. While some applauded the boldness of moving to first class, others cautioned about the legal and financial risks involved, highlighting the complex dynamics of asserting one's rights in public spaces.

There are many travel stories like this one. One boy was chastised for not giving up his seat on the bus for an elderly woman. However, the bus driver defended the little boy. You can find the full story here.

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