I booked Northern Rail tickets yesterday up to Carlisle and was surprised that I couldn't book seats on the train. We've been on this route before and were able to, in fact I can't remember ever not being able to book seats on a longish journey. I'm not too worried as we're two adults with minimal luggage, but it's different if you have health problems or you're travelling with children.
Good Morning Tuesday 23rd April St Georges Day
To think that London, or anywhere else for that matter, does not belong to any one demographic