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Brief encounter on train leads to marriage proposal

Brief encounter on train leads to marriage proposal

Summary

A couple who met on a late-night train got engaged on the same train service one year later. Steve Higgs proposed to Payal Pandya during their anniversary trip with the help of the train staff. Wedding plans are now underway for the couple.

Key Facts

  • Steve Higgs and Payal Pandya met on a train in November 2024.
  • The encounter happened on a 23:09 London Northwestern Railway service from Euston.
  • Steve proposed to Payal one year later on the same train service.
  • The train company helped plan the proposal, including a conductor announcement.
  • Steve and Payal had their first interaction when Steve offered his seat and struck up a conversation.
  • Payal was on a first date where things did not work out, leading to her interaction with Steve.
  • The couple plans to marry next year.
  • Jonny Wiseman, a railway official, highlighted the railway's role in connecting people.

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