Train company issues advice for Christmas travel

Train passengers heading to and from Cornwall are being asked to be considerate of others when travelling this Christmas, with guidance of what they can and cannot bring on board being issued.

Great Western Railway (GWR) has released the results of new research which shows nearly six in 10 travellers have experienced issues on a train due to their or other passengers' luggage.

According to the company, millions of people are expected to use the railways over the festive period.

A spokesperson for regional operator GWR said: "We're seeing more and more people struggling on station stairways and trying to board trains with unwieldy, super-sized luggage, which can then block aisles, exits and seats."

They said: "Instead, we're asking them to consider bringing a standard-sized suitcase which fits comfortably in the boot of a car and can be stored in luggage racks at the end of a carriage, or, even better, a couple of pieces of cabin-style luggage which can be stored in overhead racks or under seats.

"There's plenty of space on board our trains for sensible-sized luggage and this is about offering help and guidance to customers."

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