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it's always been the case that latecomers would jump the queue. In fact, since they started bumping prices after covid and effective brexit + charge 50£ for ticket swap, they are more eager to put those on a later train.
in other news, i crammed a full bike in a 80x85cm box the other day and went in without excess luggage charge. so as long as your luggage fits in the extra scanner you're good, even if the contents are on the list of excess luggage ( bikes, instruments, etc. )
Going on as a foot passenger is fucked. Get their on time for your train and they just push all the late cunts passed you for the earlier trains. Another great Brexit benefit.