READERS appear largely unimpressed by new moves to play soothing classical music at Ulverston railway station in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour.
James Probert said: “Bit of easy listening while you sit around for the train never arriving I guess,” and 197 Food Take Away said: “Classic is good but don't like the trains.”
Terry Mckenna said: “Why don’t they just concentrate on making the trains on time?”
Gavin Hughes said: “How about getting the train to run on time or actually run at all? Absolute joke of a service! Must be the worst train service in Europe!! Absolute shambles.”
Ulverston station will play classical music as part of scheme to deter anti-social behaviour.
Darren Jefferson said: “it will entice it... not deter it!!!
Stephen Watson said: “Just play James Arthur...no anti-social behaviour because they'll be no passengers.”
John Warwood Snr said: “Put a pub there and a kebab shop, job done.”
Adrienne Barnard said: “Easy listening song would be OK. Would have all sorts of music going on. Classic songs would be overwhelming for some.”
Moyra Lindsay said: “Who came up with this idea? I think classical music will drive people crazy that would be normal.”
Suzie Nutterchops White said: “My son would say turn off that rubbish noise.”
Ange O'Halloran said: “I suggested Rammstein,” Andy Clegg said: “Rather have a bit of Slipknot, to be fair.” and Phillip Casson said: “More like war of the worlds.”
Only a handful of comments reacted in favour of introducing music inspired by Handel, Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
Sarahnste Sim said: “Ohh, you will have blast when going for Pilates.”
Jay Wes said: “That's funny.”
Sheila Bolton said: “Love it,” Kevin Mossop said: “Can’t wait,” and Lesley Harris said: “It’s proven to make you more intelligent too!”
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