Passengers blocked a train departure at Manchester Piccadilly, accusing staff for being 'jobsworths' for not letting them on despite arriving too late.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Passengers have blocked a train departure and accused staff for being ‘jobsworths’ for not letting them on – despite arriving too late. The feisty group of passengers caused a scene at Manchester Piccadilly station after they were not allowed to board the service following the final blow of the whistle.
’ What are the train departure rules? Various train operating companies and even stations have their own rules, but there is no law on train door closure times. The scheduled departure time is usually the time the wheels start moving. The doors tend to close between one minute and 30 seconds before departure.
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