> Is there any evidence that people with flexible schedules choose to jump on peak hour standing room only trains? Yes From Upminster into London, the price i

> Is there any evidence that people with flexible schedules choose to jump on peak hour standing room only trains? Yes From Upminster into London, the price is the same on the fast train and the district. The district you get a seat, but the fast train you have to squeeze on. People take the busier train. Conversely people take cheaper means of transport. If the coach from Exeter to London was the same price as the train, why would you take the coach (2 hours longer)? You'd end up with an empty coach and a full and standing train (I for one would rather stand than take the coach), rather than a mostly full coach and a mostly full train.