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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Alfie Packham and Guardian readers

‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport

Two transport police officers in high-visibility vests walk along a railway station platform
‘You never really see police or ‘safety officers’, so who would enforce it?’ Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport, including “headphone dodgers” who play loud music.

“We’ve all been on the train when someone starts blasting music or videos from their phone,” Burnham said in a statement. “It gets on your nerves and can quickly spoil the journey.”

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