Commuters shocked as fat people told 'not to sit down' on Hampshire train
HAMPSHIRE rail passengers were left shocked after a station announcer said fat people “should not sit down” due to a lack of space.
Commuters on a busy train at Basingstoke Railway Station were told there was a shortage of space and that only slim people should sit.
The announcer reportedly said: “We are going to be like sardines on this train. Can I ask that only slim people sit on the three-seaters? If you are fat, then it is simply not going to work.”
One passenger on the Basingstoke to Salisbury train said they were shocked and added: “I would get fired if I said that at my work”.
South West Trains has apologised for the incident and a spokeswoman said “all passengers are welcome” on its services.
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