Idea: 'Stand here when the train is busy'

[Bob77777777]

I've had this idea since childhood and it seems utterly simple. Bright yellow patch on the floor furthest from the doors of every carriage with big black writing saying 'Please stand here when the train is busy' or if we want to be a bit more engaging about it, a smiley face with 'Feet make me happy - please stand on me!' or some such.

Basic passenger self-awareness is going to help overcrowding. We've all seen people packed like sardines by the doors with loads of space further down the carriage. Then someone has to shout to get people to be self-aware and move down, which isn't cool.

 

[district]

This is similar to the idea trialled at some LU stations with the green zones for people to wait on when on the platforms to keep doors free for departing passengers. I think this was a trial - does anyone better informed know how this went?

 

[Bob77777777]

I could add that in the era of 'Me Too' and illegal commuter groping during rush hour, working on giving people more personal space is a timely idea and could win political support.

 

[NSEFAN]

I could add that in the era of 'Me Too' and illegal commuter groping during rush hour, working on giving people more personal space is a timely idea and could win political support.

In the rush hour, trains are going to be crush loaded no matter what. If you want to give people more space then the answer is more capacity. Most regular commuters already know the best spots to wait in. It is off peak leisure travellers (aka "Sunday passengers") who tend to crowd around one set of doors and cause delays.

 

[PeterC]

This is similar to the idea trialled at some LU stations with the green zones for people to wait on when on the platforms to keep doors free for departing passengers. I think this was a trial - does anyone better informed know how this went?

Trouble is that the intuitive reaction to the green zones is that they are where you should be not where you should stay out. The should have used standard yellow cross hatching.