South Western Railway relents and allows use of reusable cups

Rail operator said 'safety aspect' was involved in giving those on board disposable cups

A rail operator has done a U-turn and agreed to let passengers use their own reusable cups for hot drinks bought on board its trains after criticism by environmental campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

South Western Railway changed its policy after the chef complained on Twitter during a journey that buffet car staff - employed by catering company Rail Gourmet - had "refused" to pour tea into his refillable cup.