Soccer followers travelling house from London after the Carabao Cup Closing on Sunday (March 16) might be unable to purchase or devour alcohol on sure trains departing from King’s Cross.
It comes as British Transport Police (BTP) and prepare operators have enforced a brief alcohol ban.
The restriction, which comes into impact from 7.30pm, applies to a number of key companies operating from London to Newcastle, together with the 9pm, 9.30pm, and 10pm London King’s Cross to Newcastle trains operated by LNER.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police confirmed that the measure has been launched to stop anti-social behaviour and guarantee a safer and extra comfy journey for all passengers.
“British Transport Police has an obligation of look after all passengers travelling throughout the rail community.
“To make sure that at instances of upper footfall, akin to post-match journey from the Carabao Cup Closing, further sources and restrictions could be put in place,” the spokesperson mentioned.
They added that whereas dry trains usually are not a brand new idea, officers imagine the non permanent ban will assist mitigate dangers of spontaneous dysfunction and help each rail employees and different non-football-related travellers.
Followers heading house to the North East may also face some further journey disruption, because the affected LNER companies will divert attributable to engineering works, skipping stops at Darlington and Durham.
British Transport Police and safety groups might be current at London King’s Cross throughout boarding to implement the alcohol restrictions and can request that passengers get rid of any alcoholic drinks earlier than journey.
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Newcastle United will tackle Liverpool at Wembley within the Carabao Cup Closing, with 1000’s of Magpies followers making the journey south within the hope of seeing their facet raise the trophy.
Nevertheless, win or lose, the return journey for a lot of Newcastle supporters might be a sober one.
The choice has sparked combined reactions, with some followers expressing frustration on the restrictions, whereas others acknowledge the transfer as a mandatory step to make sure protected journey.
