'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
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"We'll start getting rid of the dreaded 'ironing board seats' so passengers can enjoy comfier, more pleasant journeys on some of Britain's busiest commuter routes."
— Heidi Alexander , Politician
"Our customers told us that comfort matters, which was why we'd been working on plans to improve seating on Thameslink services."
— John Whitehurst , Executive
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Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
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