The Archive · 1941

Joyless Train Journeys Within Germany

(By @ Correspondent of "The Times").

Seven commandments for railway ment of passenger services is necessary because the war goods traffic is more important. and that this curtailment calls for the adoption of a new technique of travel which will con-arm to rules evolved from practical experience. The purpose of the rules is to make conditions less intolerable, to prevent passengers from ai moying one another, and fo helo in preserving sood, humour, without which nowadays, it is explained. travel is insufferable.

'The rules are as follows:—(1).: Do not travel' unless you must; it you do. don't complain.

(2) Limit your luggage to the barest necessities, compressed into the minimum dimensions, requiring the least possible carriage space.

Say good-bye outside the barrier, so as not to crowd the platforms.

(4) "Inside the compartment passengers must form themselves into a team, headed by the person who has been there longest, and who is aued to settle differences about to decide about the use of luggage-racks, to order the passengers to sit as tightly wedged as possibi so as to squeeze in one more than the seat normally hold. to take the initiative frequently dunne the journey in suggesting, tactfully and politely but firmly, that sitters should change place-with those who are standing.

(5) Cultivate the team spirit against inconsiderate fighting. for scote and against elbowdiggers: if conciliatory words are without effect, employ sharpness, and finally call the guard.

(6) Do not bother guards' and station officials needlessly; they are always overworked.

(T) Observe the sameurules on the journey home. 7

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