Many trains have sockets on them so that you can use them, virgin trains with the tables on etc.
So if the public are allowed to use those how are they supposed to know that they should not use this particular socket - did it have a "do not use" sticker on - doubt it.
Someone should be kicking the cops backsides for being petty.
With what is charged in fares for some of those commuters it should be acceptable for commuters to be able to charge their phones free of charge.
Some fares cost thousands of pounds.....I think some of those travellers must feel as if they have bought the train....never mind a pen north of electric.
The PCSO was wrong. On all trains either above ground or below ground in and around the London area are manned by two people. A driver and. In old terms a Guard. Now called The Train Manager. The train Manager is in total control of all activities on board his or her train. Did the Train Manager complain to the PCSO regarding the theft of the electricity. This isn't stated anywhere in the article. The PCSO should have contacted The Train Manager to see if permission was given to the passenger. If the PCSO did not contact the manager. and if there was no complaint from the train operating company. Then the passenger has done nothing wrong.