I don't think so, people film all sorts of stuff on the railway all the time. Filming the guard doing the doors doesn't seem too suspicious or contrived.
If he'd already stepped into the train and shut the door in their face I wouldn't feel the same. It just appears so unnecessary and I do think it may well have partly due to who they were; nothing racist on his part but, as we know from Bicester trains, tourists from that part of the world often do seem rather bewildered.
The rear carriage, but not the rearmost door (which was already closed)
The rearmost door isn't for public use, it goes to the kitchen.
Bloody hell how old was his dad when this guy was born?? He looks younger than me!
Why did he decide this point was immediately prior to the very last two passengers boarding? It’s hard to tell from the clip but it doesn’t look like anyone else is attempting to get on after the two women.
Ok, his Granddad. I forgot how old I actually am.
If the train wasn't departing early, then unless there is some exceptional circumstance, e.g. platform being very late to be advertised, there is absolutely no issue here.Has anyone else seen that viral social media video of two women running down the platform with suitcases getting to the door only to be told they can't board? Despite others boarding at that exact moment. The train was likely late to depart.
A LOT of people on social media are saying it was a power trip, which it may have been, however its possible the large suitcases may have been a factor into why he didn't let them on.
What is your thoughts?
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Bad things like, dispatching trains on time?
Of course - all is well, then...
I don’t see who will be scrutinising this. Even if they would extend the time, these things will still happen and does everyday.In the mix with all the other stuff here, I imagine GWR's (unique?) 40-second doors closure policy may be scrutinised...
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Of course - all is well, then...
It's not unique.
Then first should be declassified, and the whole issue wouldn’t exist.
What does a first class passenger look like then
It's boo-kay
Obviously not me...What does a first class passenger look like then
Probably the best, and rail nerdiness, mic drop one could make!
I thought Southern was 30 seconds - it may have changed. In any case, I don't think the GWR train in question was a 'commuter" working. Others may have slumped to 40 seconds now as well, I suppose. I wonder if GBR might standardise it...
It is. Entire of GTR is doors close at 30 seconds prior to departure (providing safe to do so).
Just to counter this somewhat, I have a family member who is a wheelchair user and if I'm honest is not exactly skilled at maneuvering it! Avanti staff have always been very accommodating, and while I appreciate the delays this passenger may cause at times, the staff have always reassured them that they're not causing an inconvenience. This is especially helpful feedback to them at Warrington Bank Quay where the wheelchair space is something at a very narrow section of platform where maneuvering is difficult.
