Does the right to sit on the bottom shelf of a passenger train with a top location

• Does the right to sit on the bottom shelf of a passenger train with top places

Every experienced traveler knows well that the top shelf - this is not the best choice, especially if it is a reserved seat. Climb on the shelf can be difficult and uncomfortable, and sit on it so impossible while traveling. You can only sit at the bottom. And here begins legitimate problems with its neighbors, which are often not amused by this turn of events.

whether the failure of the law

The situation is very simple. Winner of the top shelf trying to get to the bottom of what the owner of the bottom shelf of the ticket says that against the fact that next to him who was sitting. Most people who find themselves in a similar situation, as soon as there is a natural question to themselves and others about whether such behavior is legal. Brawling and cursing in such a situation, it is useless. Representatives of Russian Railways has long put a fat point in such disputes. If the bottom shelf there is a passenger with a ticket, then he has every right to reject not only the neighbor from above, but also to any other passengers the right to sit in his place.

How to be in this situation

The only thing that can be done according to the law in such a situation, the owner of the ill-fated top shelf - is to try to negotiate with its neighbor. Most people do not mind to give up and get into position, especially if you ask them politely. It is regarding it as a coupe, and reserved seat. It should be noted in this respect that the trains quite comical situation with a table. Table is common and can use them all. However, in order to legally sit behind the table, the owner of the top shelf must ask permission from the owner of the bottom.

A few more "harmful" advice

For most people, the best choice is still the ticket on the bottom shelf. It is possible to sit all the way without any hassle, at least on this issue. In addition, pregnant women and the elderly are strongly recommended to take the top shelf. Holders of the bottom shelf, in turn, should take into account the fact of the partial "disability" of its neighbor. It is best to buy tickets in advance, then there will be the risk of being in a situation where there were only the upper shelves.