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Drinking on the Saturday night train?

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Trainbrainpain · 18/04/2026 23:42

Just took a train home. Absolutely crammed 3 hour journey north. It seems that Saturday night trains have just become a giant travelling pub. Loads of drunk stumbling men (football fans) with bags and bags of alcohol and takeaway food.
People vaping, playing music on speakers, shouting in the aisles , arguing, singing, and everything else you’d expect from a crowded pub on a Saturday night.
But really not a safe or pleasant situation for the families with young children , or people just wanting to travel in peace.
For the price of the ticket, aibu to expect a more regulated experience? I wish they’d ban alcohol consumption on trains.

OP posts:
MidnightPatrol · 19/04/2026 06:03

It was ever thus!

Fun if you’re having a drink on a Saturday night too, I can see less ideal with small children.

NoYouCantComeToTheWedding · 19/04/2026 06:01

I wish they’d ban alcohol consumption on trains.

Scotrail had an alcohol ban in place for ages, it made no difference. Train staff didn't even enforce it so there was absolutely no point in having it!

WerzMyHedAt · 19/04/2026 05:57

Isn't that what late night Saturday trains have always been like...?
I try to avoid the later trains tbh. Ime they feel okay when packed, but start feeling a bit sketchy as they empty out.

PygmyOwl · 19/04/2026 05:27

I don't think this is a new thing OP? It's not great but can you just book an earlier train next time?

MyLimeGuide · 19/04/2026 05:13

Yeah i just wouldn't take kids on the late train. Its a good thing they are drinking on the train and not drink driving IMO

HoppingPavlova · 19/04/2026 04:41

Where do people go to the toilet? If I drink I need a toilet very close by😁. Can’t imagine I’d want to use toilets on a train visited by drunken idiots (and similarly, if flying domestically I deliberately dehydrate myself before the flight to get me through).

CleanShirt · 19/04/2026 04:36

I love those trains! Best ones are the trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow after a game at Murrayfield.

Ihatethistimeline · 19/04/2026 04:00

You’ve just unlocked some fun memories of the night bus and tube in London. Singalongs, weirdos, just a sense of chaotic camaraderie.

Thefingerofblame · 19/04/2026 02:20

@Trainbrainpain well now you know, you can book an earlier train!

Let people, without kids - or night off from kids, have their fun!

Do remember a night-out when you were younger and without kids - what were you doing?

MrsCarmelaSoprano · 18/04/2026 23:54

It's really grim isn't it?

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