About 30 passengers were left stranded on a platform at Newry Train Station for over 45 minutes after a late-night train arrived when the station was already shut. The train crew remained with the passengers to ensure their safety while the issue was resolved. A worker eventually arrived and opened the doors to let passengers out.
Passengers stranded at locked Newry Train Station
UKPulse Local DeskAbout 30 passengers were left stranded on a platform at Newry Train Station for over 45 minutes after a late-night train arrived when the station was already shut.
- A late-night train was left stranded at Newry Train Station after it arrived when the station was already shut.
- About 30 passengers were left on the platform for over 45 minutes.
- The train crew remained with the passengers to ensure their safety while the issue was resolved.
Why this matters: This incident raises safety questions for the public transport company as the customers had no safe way to exit the station.
What this means for you: If you're planning to use public transport during peak hours, be prepared for busy services and potential delays.