Bridge of Djoum Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) https://www.bbc.com/news/business-48742530 Personally I don't see any problem with this. If you can't take a relatively short train journey without tanning more than a bottle of wine or 4 beers, you have issues. Particularly funny was the boy saying... ''you mean I can't bring a 6-pack of Belgian beer home from Brussels''? If only there was some way of buying Belgian beer in the UK... Edited June 24, 2019 by Bridge of Djoum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 It does seem a bit draconian to me, but ultimately: 1) If there's been issues, then Eurostar have a responsibility to deal with it 2) The trains belong to them, they can run them as they see fit. If you don't want to follow their rules then don't use them. No-one is forcing you 3) As BoD says, if you need a bottle of vodka to complete a 90 minute trip, then there are other factors at play which you probably need to address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 And are they about to search every passenger to ensure this rule is observed? Stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Sounds like something they would only enforce if they thought someone was a bit drunk already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 36 minutes ago, trotter said: 3) As BoD says, if you need a bottle of vodka to complete a 90 minute trip, then there are other factors at play which you probably need to address. It's not about that though is it. You visit a vineyard and buy a few bottles of red to take home(not to drink on the train). Oops. You're then not allowed to take them on the train in your luggage. Stupid policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 2 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: And are they about to search every passenger to ensure this rule is observed? Stupid. They already do - airport style security prior to boarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, IronJambo said: It's not about that though is it. You visit a vineyard and buy a few bottles of red to take home(not to drink on the train). Oops. You're then not allowed to take them on the train in your luggage. Stupid policy. Just the same as when flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 3 hours ago, IronJambo said: It's not about that though is it. You visit a vineyard and buy a few bottles of red to take home(not to drink on the train). Oops. You're then not allowed to take them on the train in your luggage. Stupid policy. You can take them in your luggage, if you pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Good! Another positive in the fight against our obsession with the bevvy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 16 hours ago, Dunks said: Just the same as when flying. You can carry as much alcohol as you like on a plane. You can also carry spirits. You might have to pay tax on some of it depending the quantity but you can carry it all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 53 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Damaged any hedges recently? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, jonnothejambo said: Jesus wept. That was Heart of Midlothian's fault. All that free booze in the Gorgie Suite. We are all allowed one mistake and since my ban was lifted by my better half I have drunk there in comparative moderation. Speaking of being banned; at least my wife lifted hers.... Unlike some others..... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 22 hours ago, Bridge of Djoum said: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-48742530 Personally I don't see any problem with this. If you can't take a relatively short train journey without tanning more than a bottle of wine or 4 beers, you have issues. Particularly funny was the boy saying... ''you mean I can't bring a 6-pack of Belgian beer home from Brussels''? If only there was some way of buying Belgian beer in the UK... Good news IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 23 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: at least my wife lifted hers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 8 hours ago, IronJambo said: You can carry as much alcohol as you like on a plane. You can also carry spirits. You might have to pay tax on some of it depending the quantity but you can carry it all the same. Only if you buy it air side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Dunks said: Only if you buy it air side. Wait, no, maybe if you're outside the EU? But inside, nah . . . https://www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods/arrivals-from-eu-countries So 110 litres of beer . . . versus a four pack. Seems legit. On 24/06/2019 at 20:26, Bridge of Djoum said: Particularly funny was the boy saying... ''you mean I can't bring a 6-pack of Belgian beer home from Brussels''? If only there was some way of buying Belgian beer in the UK... I was excited to get over here and have much better access to Belgian beer--and for cheaper--than in the US. Well, you probably have more of it available to you in the Big Apple than there is here, and probably for the same price too. The selection is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 For comments about it being absurd to moan about not being able to bring a 6 pack back from Brussels. It might be an alien thought to most of you but Brussels and Paris and closer to me than Edinburgh is. Paris is easily done in a day trip and at less than £50 for a return ticket it hardly breaks the bank. You would expect that it wouldn't be an issue to take a suitcase full of wine home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Justin Z said: Wait, no, maybe if you're outside the EU? But inside, nah . . . https://www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods/arrivals-from-eu-countries So 110 litres of beer . . . versus a four pack. Seems legit. I was excited to get over here and have much better access to Belgian beer--and for cheaper--than in the US. Well, you probably have more of it available to you in the Big Apple than there is here, and probably for the same price too. The selection is a joke. That's for hold luggage, not carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 23 minutes ago, Dunks said: That's for hold luggage, not carry on Well true, but there's no distinction on a train really. Seems like if they're going to have this policy, then Eurostar ought to differentiate between alcohol you're planning to consume on their train and alcohol you're taking home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 8 hours ago, Justin Z said: Wait, no, maybe if you're outside the EU? But inside, nah . . . https://www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods/arrivals-from-eu-countries So 110 litres of beer . . . versus a four pack. Seems legit. I was excited to get over here and have much better access to Belgian beer--and for cheaper--than in the US. Well, you probably have more of it available to you in the Big Apple than there is here, and probably for the same price too. The selection is a joke. Yeah, there are dedicated Belgian bars here in BK. Always messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Justin Z said: Well true, but there's no distinction on a train really. Seems like if they're going to have this policy, then Eurostar ought to differentiate between alcohol you're planning to consume on their train and alcohol you're taking home with you. They've backtracked now, and are now saying you can do what you suggest above and can take more as long as it's unopened for the journey. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48777715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 8 hours ago, Justin Z said: Well true, but there's no distinction on a train really. Seems like if they're going to have this policy, then Eurostar ought to differentiate between alcohol you're planning to consume on their train and alcohol you're taking home with you. They have - you can check luggage in to the "hold". Moot point now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Pretty hard to enforce this same as it is on trains here. Would imagine they will just use it fir folk wrecked already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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