A train made an unscheduled stop so Manchester City players could get to a game – but not everyone was happy about it.
Passengers on the Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston service were left wondering why their train was pulling up at Watford shortly before noon today.
They looked out of the window to see Blues boss Pep Guardiola and his multi-million pound squad get off the train and make their way along the platform.
City, currently unbeaten and two points clear at the top of the Premier League, face Watford at Vicarage Road at 8pm tonight.
One rail passenger, who filmed the team on the platform, said: I was rushing to a business meeting in London and I was thinking why is the train stopping?.
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I was worried that I might be late for my meeting.
I asked one of the guards what was happening. He said to me weve got some special people on board.
When I realised it was the Manchester City team, I asked the guard how come they managed to stop the train and he said basically, Manchester City have bought the train.
Most passengers aiming to get to Watford from Manchester would have to get a service to Milton Keynes Central, followed by another train to their destination – taking two hours and 15 minutes.
The team would have shaved time off their journey by hopping on the Euston service, which usually takes from around two hours seven minutes.
The dad-of-two, who does not want to be named, added: I was very surprised that they stopped the train.
Its one rule for them and another for us. Moneybags Manchester City can call the shots even when it comes to the rail service.
The train did arrive in London a few minutes late. Thankfully, I got to my meeting on time, but thats not the point.
I dont think the train would have stopped for me if I wanted to get off at Watford.
The commuter, who is in his 50s, boarded the train at 09.55am. The train arrived in London at 12.07pm.
His train ticket showed the train was due to stop at Stockport, Wilmslow and Crewe before arriving at platform 14 at London Euston.
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The video shows England stars Raheem Stirling and John Stones as well as some of the other international stars walking along in their club tracksuits and carrying day bags.
The commuter, who supports Manchester United, added: I know ticket prices have gone up recently. I wonder how much City had to pay to bring their particular train to a stop.
A Virgin Trains spokesman confirmed the train made a stop at Watford, but said the service arrived on time and to schedule. They did not comment further.
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