District councillor slams '˜disgusting' train service

West Lindsey District councillor Giles McNeil, who was also waiting for the 12.03pm train on Saturday, has slammed the service as 'disgusting' - and is demanding a meeting with transport bosses and MP Sir Edward Leigh.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Mar 2016, 16:44 BST
Updated 10th Mar 2016, 16:46 BST
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Coun McNeil - who is also a constituency aide for Sir Edward - posted a message on Twitter stating: “Disgusting service from @EMTrains at Market Rasen 
12:03.

“57 passengers turned away due to lack of capacity: Without any warning!”

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East Midlands Train responded by saying: “We are sorry for this Giles, regrettably all our carriages are being used to their maximum 
capacity.”

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But Coun McNeil retaliated, saying: “And what alternative did you offer?

“What announcement was made on platform?

“What apology offer by the train crew? None.”

East Midlands Trains then said: “Compensation. Our apologies.”

And Coun McNeil then had the final word, saying: “I will be, don’t worry about 
that.

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“I will be seeking a meeting with @transportgovuk ministers and Sir @EdwardLeigh
MP.”

Coun McNeil said all kinds of people were waiting for the busy train, including elderly and disabled people and young children.