| The most annoying habit for UK train passengers revealed Posted by ChrisB at 19:49, 25th January 2026 |     |
From the Daily Mail
After wrestling your case into the small luggage racks and hurrying to your seat before the train sets off, the last thing you want is to be sat next to an annoying passenger.
There are plenty of bad habits that can be frustrating for fellow travellers to have to deal with.
A new survey has revealed exactly what grinds the gears of train passengers the most, and leaving litter or food packaging behind proved to be the worst.
The research looked into which commuter habits annoy other passengers the most, and which behaviours are seen as unacceptable during peak travel times.
A whopping 74 per cent feel leaving behind litter on a train is never acceptable, but surprisingly plenty of travellers admit to doing it.
Some 10 per cent say they litter on trains often, and 33 per cent admit they're guilty of doing it.
Commuters feel so strongly about this that 75 per cent think it should be punishable with a fine, and the preferred penalty is between £11 and £20.
Another behaviour that many commuters condemn on trains is putting feet on seats, and 70 per cent find the bad habit unacceptable.
Some 58 per cent in the survey by Japanese rail travel company JRPass also feel those who put their feet on seats should be fined between £11 and £20.
But, like littering, plenty partake in the action and 11 per cent say they do it regularly.
Train travel can get chaotic, especially with cancellations and delays leading to additional passengers joining onto other services.
Doorways often become a popular spot for travellers to stand, but many (68 per cent) find this habit frustrating when there is space inside the carriage.
However, 38 per cent of commuters admit they are guilty of doing so.
It's a common sight on almost every train journey - passengers putting their bags on empty seats when there are people standing up.
Some 66 per cent find it unacceptable, but a whopping 41 per cent admit they often place their bags on seats.
Another common behaviour, found annoying by 61 per cent of travellers, is listening to music or videos out loud without headphones.
Despite it being a nuisance for those wanting a peaceful journey, 46 per cent say they have done it before.
However, 49 per cent think those who are bold enough to play their music out loud should be fined between £11 and £20.
Other bad habits that were highlighted in the survey include speaking loudly on the phone or having loud conversations, as well as eating hot or strong-smelling food.
Passengers drinking alcohol also proved to be frustrating for 46 per cent, while putting makeup on is deemed unacceptable by 23 per cent.
There are plenty of bad habits that can be frustrating for fellow travellers to have to deal with.
A new survey has revealed exactly what grinds the gears of train passengers the most, and leaving litter or food packaging behind proved to be the worst.
The research looked into which commuter habits annoy other passengers the most, and which behaviours are seen as unacceptable during peak travel times.
A whopping 74 per cent feel leaving behind litter on a train is never acceptable, but surprisingly plenty of travellers admit to doing it.
Some 10 per cent say they litter on trains often, and 33 per cent admit they're guilty of doing it.
Commuters feel so strongly about this that 75 per cent think it should be punishable with a fine, and the preferred penalty is between £11 and £20.
Another behaviour that many commuters condemn on trains is putting feet on seats, and 70 per cent find the bad habit unacceptable.
Some 58 per cent in the survey by Japanese rail travel company JRPass also feel those who put their feet on seats should be fined between £11 and £20.
But, like littering, plenty partake in the action and 11 per cent say they do it regularly.
Train travel can get chaotic, especially with cancellations and delays leading to additional passengers joining onto other services.
Doorways often become a popular spot for travellers to stand, but many (68 per cent) find this habit frustrating when there is space inside the carriage.
However, 38 per cent of commuters admit they are guilty of doing so.
It's a common sight on almost every train journey - passengers putting their bags on empty seats when there are people standing up.
Some 66 per cent find it unacceptable, but a whopping 41 per cent admit they often place their bags on seats.
Another common behaviour, found annoying by 61 per cent of travellers, is listening to music or videos out loud without headphones.
Despite it being a nuisance for those wanting a peaceful journey, 46 per cent say they have done it before.
However, 49 per cent think those who are bold enough to play their music out loud should be fined between £11 and £20.
Other bad habits that were highlighted in the survey include speaking loudly on the phone or having loud conversations, as well as eating hot or strong-smelling food.
Passengers drinking alcohol also proved to be frustrating for 46 per cent, while putting makeup on is deemed unacceptable by 23 per cent.
| Re: The most annoying habit for UK train passengers revealed Posted by grahame at 20:39, 25th January 2026 | |
So much of it comes down to a question of being considerate and look at the circumstances and there are no absolute wrongs and rights.
A whopping 74 per cent feel leaving behind litter on a train is never acceptable, but surprisingly plenty of travellers admit to doing it.
I will admit to leaving litter behind ... and indeed the train operators provide me with a litter bin for the purpose of.Doorways often become a popular spot for travellers to stand, but many (68 per cent) find this habit frustrating when there is space inside the carriage.
Guilty again, on single station hops on a turbo, especially to Dilton MarshIt's a common sight on almost every train journey - passengers putting their bags on empty seats when there are people standing up.
Some 66 per cent find it unacceptable, but a whopping 41 per cent admit they often place their bags on seats.
Oops - another. If there are complete bays available but people are choosing to stand anyway, I will admit to expanding into the seat next to me.Some 66 per cent find it unacceptable, but a whopping 41 per cent admit they often place their bags on seats.
| Re: The most annoying habit for UK train passengers revealed Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 20:48, 25th January 2026 | |
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| Re: The most annoying habit for UK train passengers revealed Posted by johnneyw at 20:58, 25th January 2026 | |
Don't get me started on the "feet on seats' issue but while I'll always have my rucksack on my lap in a crowded train, I'm comfortable with having it on the seat next to me if the train has got plenty of empty seats.
I really don't know what the issue is with putting on makeup though...fear of face powder fallout?
