Labour has been urged to slap fines on headphone dodgers playing music out loud on trains across Britain.
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to "take a leaf out of Irish Rail's book" after Ireland's rail operator announced €100 fines for those who don't use headphones.
The Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesman, Paul Kohler, said: "People are sick and tired of headphone dodgers playing loud music on public transport, ruining people's journeys, when they’re just trying to get from A to B in peace.
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"The Government needs to answer the silent majority who don’t inflict their noise on others by taking a leaf out of Irish Rail's book, and backing the Lib Dems' calls for tough action and fines for the anti-social headphone dodgers."
It follows similar plans in the Republic of Ireland, imposed by Irish Rail, the largest rail operator in the country, which has introduced a new set of guidelines in response to growing complaints about "nuisance behaviour" on its trains.
Passengers can also be fined for vaping, putting feet or bags on empty seats, and listening to music or watching videos without headphones.
Irish Rail Communications Manager, Barry Kenny, told Irish publication The Journal: "It's very much based on what our customers want. When you’re travelling with us, you want to have an enjoyable journey."
Kenny said that commuters "appear to be clashing" on out loud video watching, and while it doesn't compromise passengers' safety, it can "disturb in what every other aspect might make an enjoyable journey."
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Labour has been urged to slap fines on headphone dodgers playing music out loud on trains across Britain
| GETTYNearly two-thirds of Britons (62 per cent) would support the Liberal Democrat proposed policy of fines of up to £1,000 for the same behaviour, according to a YouGov poll.
Almost three in 10 (29 per cent) of the 6815 Brits surveyed strongly supported the suggested rules, while one in three somewhat supported changes.
The Liberal Democrats first put forward the policy changes to the Government in April this year to specifically ban playing music or videos out loud on phones while on trains and buses in England.
They now point to the Irish Rail's book, which has been successfully implemented, as calls to take action intensify.
Nearly two-thirds of Britons (62 per cent) would support the Liberal Democrat proposed policy of fines of up to £1,000 for the same behaviour, according to a YouGov poll
|YouGov poll
Previous polling conducted by Savanta revealed that 38 per cent of train and bus users experienced fellow travellers playing music out loud often or sometimes.
It also found that 54 per cent of people would not feel comfortable asking someone to turn down the music, with the number higher for women (63 per cent) than men (46 per cent).
The Lib Dems also said the move should be supported by a national awareness campaign, with posters displayed on train platforms and at bus stops.
A spokesman for the Department for Transport said: "There are already strict rules in place to prevent anti-social behaviour on public transport, including possible fines of up to £1,000."
63 per cent of women would feel uncomfortable telling someone to turn their music down | GETTYLisa Smart, the Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokeswoman, previously said: "Far too many people dread their daily commute because of the blight of anti-social behaviour - and headphone dodgers playing loud music on buses and trains are some of the worst offenders.
"Whether you're heading to work, taking your kids to school, or simply trying to enjoy a moment of peace, everyone deserves to feel safe and respected on public transport.
"Time and time again, I hear from people who say they feel too intimidated to speak up when someone is blasting music or other content from a phone or speaker."
She added: "It's time to take a stand for the quiet majority who just want to get from A to B in peace."