The sleeper ticket for the 430 train trip from Tonghua to Qinhuangdao on August 7 purchased on August 6 was priced at 186 yuan and 50 cents. The train conductor suggested changing the ticket to a hard-seat ticket at Meihekou Station. The possible reasons are as follows:
Sleeper berth tickets are in short supply: While the train is in operation, sleeper berth tickets may be sold out. The conductor suggested changing the ticket to a hard-seat ticket because there are still hard-seat tickets left and can meet the needs of passengers.
Station regulations: Some railway stations have clear regulations on sleeper ticket changes during train operation, and may require changes to be made at specific stations.
Passenger demand: Passenger Wu Lianying may wish to change his ticket to a hard-seat ticket due to personal reasons, such as physical discomfort, change of itinerary, etc.
Ticket price difference: There is a certain price difference between sleeper tickets and hard-seat tickets. The conductor may recommend changing to a hard-seat ticket to reduce the travel cost for passengers.
In short, there may be many reasons why the conductor recommends changing the ticket to a hard-seat ticket. The specific situation needs to be communicated with the conductor or relevant staff.