First class could be axed in next Southeastern rail franchise

Department for Transport considers scrapping compartments in attempt to create more space on commuter trainsFirst class compartments could be scrapped on commuter trains into London under proposals for the next Southeastern rail franchise.In an attempt to free up space on the busy commuter network, which handles 640,000 passenger journeys on 1,900 train services every weekday, the government is considering making all trains one standard class. Continue reading...