An American tourist recently caused a stir online after sharing observations about UK train stations. (Image: Getty)
An American recently caused a stir online after sharing observations about UK and other aspects of British life, leading to mixed reactions.
In a viral video shared on , the tourist remarked about train journeys in the UK. However, his one observation left many irked.
An American shared a video on his YouTube channel, which he shares his travel experiences with other travellers.
In this video, ‘The Don’ts of British Trains,’ the travel influencer is in Chester and shares tricks and tips for travelling on the UK’s trains.
One of his advice to the online users was “Don’t call the station as ‘train’ station and call it a Rail Station” and during the entire 10-minute long video, he has addressed the train stations as ‘Rail stations’.
While social media users appreciated his other experiences about purchasing tickets in a timely manner, not carrying much luggage, and reaching stations before time, many were quick enough to counter this.
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The tourist claimed that the stations in the UK are called ‘Railway stations’ and not Train stations (Image: Getty)
One person commented: “Brit here. We definitely do call it a train station, or railway station, but I’ve never heard “rail station”.”
A second user said: “I’ve lived in England my entire life and I have never heard it called a rail station – we call it a train station or a railway station.”
A third user said: “The traditional term is “railway station”, not “rail station”. Never heard that. With the increasing Americanisation of British English, a lot of people now say “train station”. Both will be understood.”
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A fourth user said: “Lived in the UK my whole life and I’ve never heard anyone use the term “rail station”, I’ve always called it a train station but also hear people call it a railway station.”
A fifth user said: “The railway/train station point was incorrect; both terms are used.”
Another user said: “Interesting! I’m 50 and Scottish and I never heard tram station till the 90s.”
However, many users also appreciated the travel blogger for his information. One user wrote: “Great tips….an American here and I rode trains all across Scotland. I did look like a lost confused tourist my first day!
“But the railway station crew was always helpful and kind, even when it was early and I was frazzled, jetlagged and uncaffeinated. And it was true about the tiny villages and just the front carriages fitting on the platform.”