jackal

On long-distance trains, I will often have coach attendants try to tell me where to sit, but more rarely conductors. I tend to ignore the coach attendants' instructions when the alternatives are more comfortable but am much less likely to challenge the person who can throw me off the train at the nearest grade crossing.

I've never had a conductor question me about my seat when I've sat in a different seat than a coach attendant directed me to. If they did, I'd of course comply.

I've also moved seats (taking my seat check with me) mid-trip, especially at or just before the next crew change point (the new crew won't even know that I'm not where I was told to sit).

I cannot recall the last time anyone directed me to a specific seat or made me move on a corridor train.