Sussex Police organized another day of action in their ongoing crackdown on anti-social behavior on the railway.

Officers were at Littlehampton and Worthing stations on Monday to talk to passengers about the problems on trains.

The move is part of Operation Parkside, a multi-agency response involving British Transport Police (BTP) to tackle and prevent crime on the Southern Rail network.

Insp. Sarah Leadbetter described it as part of a “robust response” to crime on board, which increased over the summer.

Commuters spoke to BBC Radio Sussex about their experiences on the rail network.

A commuter at Worthing station said “drinking, smoking, fighting and fare evasion” were problems among teenage gangs.

Another added that he was left feeling unsafe and “looked over his shoulder a bit” as he traveled after dark.

At Littlehampton, a female commuter said things had become “a bit crazy” on some journeys, adding that more train staff or a greater police presence would help to solve the problem.

Ch Insp Leadbetter agreed the situation was “intimidating” for passengers and that by “engaging with the local community” the force could resolve the issues.

“We’ve been working our way through different stations across the network, gathering feedback from the community – including the young people themselves – about their concerns,” she said.

“Officers were previously in Barnham and Chichester at the end of September and have already seen an improvement in those areas.

“We have a strong response to violence and criminal activity and will do everything in our power to ensure we reduce this crime.”

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