Overview
- National Rail says passengers may bring their own food, with advice to avoid very smelly items and to take care with hot drinks.
- Travellers are urged to take all rubbish with them and to drink responsibly, with alcohol not permitted on Transport for London services.
- Catering is provided on some long‑distance operators such as Avanti West Coast, GWR, LNER, ScotRail and TransPennine Express, while many commuter lines offer none, so check before you travel.
- Northern continues to run designated “dry trains” on specific services, with staff able to refuse travel, require alcohol to be discarded before boarding, or pursue prosecution under railway byelaws.
- ScotRail permits alcohol consumption between 10am and 9pm, with additional restrictions possible for major events as determined with British Transport Police.