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A.Lee · November 18th 07, 08:26 AM posted to uk.transport.london

wrote:

On Nov 14, 11:09?pm, wrote:
Popped over to take a look after work, no restriction on photography
including allowing a tripod that made me very happy. You would get
kicked out of network rail station for doing that.

You would not get kicked out for either taking photos or using a
tripod, according to the Network Rail website, which states:-

"On busy stations the use of a tripod may cause a dangerous
obstruction to passengers and you may be asked not to use one. In
addition, tripod legs must also be kept away from platform edges and
behind the yellow lines. "

Yes, that's the form according to NR, but the actuality of dealing with
the staff at some stations has been a point of debate many times on
uk.railway - if a 'security guard' has a uniform on,it doesnt matter
what the actual rules are, they seem to think they are the law, and
proceed to threaten Police involvement if you do not move, even when you
are causing no obstruction at all.
If you are strong willed enough, you'd stand up to them, and tell them
the relevent law/rules, but many 'rail fans' are youngsters who are
easily intimidated, so they move on.
Alan.
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