{"id":94173,"date":"2018-07-18T13:00:28","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T06:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/i-left-my-bag-on-a-train-why-must-i-pay-24-to-get-it-back\/"},"modified":"2018-07-18T22:03:57","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T15:03:57","slug":"i-left-my-bag-on-a-train-why-must-i-pay-24-to-get-it-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/i-left-my-bag-on-a-train-why-must-i-pay-24-to-get-it-back\/","title":{"rendered":"I left my bag on a train \u2013 why must I pay \u00a324 to get it back?"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThe rail operator refused to send it back by train and insists on using an expensive courierTravelling from Birmingham to Bristol, I left my overnight bag on the train. I reported it to the train operator (CrossCountry) and station owner (GWR) and was told by both it would likely end up in Bristol. After two weeks it arrived at Birmingham New Street where lost property is managed by the Excess Baggage Company. I have to pay a \u00a324 courier fee plus \u00a35 admin. Why can\u2019t it just be put on the next train to Bristol?TH, BristolA privatised company hires a private company to return lost items! EBC says that \u201cno system exists to transfer personal items on board trains\u201d and that the \u00a324 reflects the fact few couriers pick up from stations as two staff are needed \u2013 one stays in the vehicle at all times. \u201cWe believe the charges are fair and reasonable, and are endorsed by Network Rail, and the operating companies,\u201d it adds. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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