London: Newcastle united supporters are outraged by an alcohol ban on trains taking them home after the Carabao Cup final on Sunday night, Feb 26.
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In a random social media statements, the irked fans said the move is only targeting them.
On Tuesday, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) announced the ban of the alcohol on three trains heading to Newcastle on 25 and 26.
“LNER services between Newcastle and London King’s Cross on 25 and 26 February will be very busy. Trains from London King’s Cross to Newcastle after 19:00 on 26 February will be dry trains, meaning no alcohol is permitted on these services.” reads the tweet
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LNER services between Newcastle and London King’s Cross on 25 and 26 February will be very busy.
Trains from London King's Cross to Newcastle after 19:00 on 26 February will be dry trains, meaning no alcohol is permitted on these services.
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— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) February 21, 2023
While responding to a football fan irked by the move, LNER said their decision is to control strange behaviors likely to affect passengers.
“The decision has been made to deter any preventable antisocial behaviour to other passengers or our train crew,” they said
Hello Andrew, sorry to hear you feel this way but this is not discrimination. The decision has been made to deter any preventable antisocial behaviour to other passengers or our train crew. ^Cameron
— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) February 22, 2023
The ban does not affect Man United supporters, though, with Avanti West Coast trains not taking up the same decision.
Eddie Howe’s side to face Ten Hag’s Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, aiming to get their hands on their first piece of major silverware since 1955.
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