BTP - prohibition of consumption of certain foods on trains

[whole diary]

[grahame]

From British Transport Police

Smelly food banned following ground breaking British Transport Police announcement

A stinky sandwich, fermented fish or pungent late night grub on the 11.50pm service to Reading – we all know that smelly foods on board trains cause controversy.

That is why today, British Transport Police (BTP^▸ (British Transport Police)) is announcing a ground-breaking new step in cracking down on the consumption of all foul-smelling foods on board trains, trams and tubes across Britain’s rail network.

As part of new anti-social behaviour legislation, those caught consuming offensive edible items while in transit could face a penalty fare of up to £2,000. 

From today, ‘Consumption of smelly grub’ will become the 27th Railway Byelaw, and repeated offenders may be issued with a Criminal Food Behaviour Order (CBF0) which could prevent them travelling on trains for life or coming within a 50 meter radius of a takeaway shop.

Officers will have the power to seize and destroy a variety of foods and snacks, and be issued with special protective gloves and masks to avoid possible contamination.

The move has been introduced following a wave of pressure on social media from disgruntled travellers.

To ensure all passengers have a hassle-free journey we have composed a brief list of prohibited items, which you are advised to please check before you travel:

•   Eggs
•   Fish (fresh and tinned)
•   Blue cheese
•   Sausage rolls
•   Fermented shark and vegetables
•   Fast food

Inspector Pete Pong, said: “Stinky food has been a long-standing contentious issue on Britain’s rail network and I am pleased we could respond to the public’s concerns and work to stamp out this very pressing problem.

“In my years at BTP I have witnessed numerous horrors, from those thinking it’s acceptable to crack open a homemade tuna sandwich, to others eating boiled eggs like apples. Not OK.

“BTP is proud to be a progressive force, and I hope passengers welcome this exciting announcement.”

[CyclingSid]

I've seen subtler 1st April stories.

[broadgage]

Indeed, much too OTT^▸ (Open Train Times website) to be believable.
Esp. the bit about being prohibited from going within 50 meters of a fast food outlet, that would prohibit walking along almost all main roads !

Just off to tend my spaghetti bushes

[grahame]

As usual, different standards from different parts of the rail industry

From West Midlands Railway

West Midlands Railway passengers can now purchase new environmentally friendly train tickets from their local station.

Passengers can opt for edible 'Tasty Tickets' in a variety of flavours, including Salt and Vinegar, Strawberry, Vanilla or Beef and Mustard.

The tickets are the perfect option for those wanting to reduce the waste from paper tickets and take a handy snack for their journey.

However, passengers are reminded not to eat their tickets until after they have completed their journey.

[Clan Line]

•   Sausage rolls

Does this include Gregg's vegan "sausage" rolls ??  We should be told !

[johnneyw]

I think Ginsters pasties were already covered under some clauses in the Geneva Convention.

[Western Pathfinder]

I think Ginsters pasties were already covered under some clauses in the Geneva Convention.

Either that or the COSHH legislation! .

On another note.  Teflon coated  Sos for Transport  Christopher Grayling has a birthday today ☺

[eightonedee]

"Smell it, say it, sorted!"