15 MAY 1947, Page 16

RAILWAY RESERVATIONS

SIR,—Could not the railways admit to the platform, up to a specified time, only passengers holding " reserved " vouchers as well as tickets? It is an appalling problem for young parents with children, and for frail or lame people who cannot queue or push. After all, in a theatre the reserved tickets go to the people who apply first for them. The theatres, when there is a great demand, don't say, " We won't reserve any. We will sell as many as the place will hold, seated or standing. Let them all come and queue or fight it out between them—and the weakest can go to the wall ! " I am not one of the public affected this year, but I do know the prospect is a nightmare to some people.—Yours faithfully,