Reports of train crews being abused will lead to a surge in police presence on the line over the festive period.
Staff working on the Cambrian Coast line have reported abuse from some passengers, according to a report from the British Transport Police.
The report presented to the Cambrian Coast Railway Conference by BTP says the number of passengers on evening services from Pwllheli on Fridays and Saturdays has risen since the opening of the JD Wetherspoon pub in the town.
One of the reasons given for the increase in abuse is because passengers are given a short time to get on the train, according to the report.
Dai Davies, BTP’s sector inspector for North Wales, said: "Officers conduct regular patrols at the station and on trains to and from Pwllheli, and this will intensify throughout the festive period. While the number of passengers using trains from Pwllheli has increased lately, there has been no impact on levels of anti-social behaviour or violence."
"Passengers using the station are now coming to terms with the need to be at the station in sufficient time to catch their train.
“We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour, drunkenness or any form of aggression towards rail staff or any other person using the rail network. Those that do overstep the mark can rest assured we will not hesitate to take action against them.”
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