Research shows rail passengers want clamp down on anti-social behaviour

The British Transport Police said it would use the Passenger Focus research

The British Transport Police said it would use the Passenger Focus research

Rail passengers worried about their safety want abusive and rowdy passengers stopped from catching the train and more visible police and staff readily available for help.

The majority of passengers are generally satisfied with their personal security at the station (64%) and on the train (73%), but of those passengers not satisfied, the anti-social behaviour of others was their primary worry.

Watchdog Passenger Focus has asked passengers what they are most annoyed by when it comes to...