31-10-2023, 11:05
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 15,259
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Re: Ticket office closures
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
I can't see this proposal being taken forwards in its entirety judging by the unhappy responses from Conservative MPs.
Ticketing needs to be simplified and support for unmanned stations needs to be implemented before going down this route on the scale announced.
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And, as if by magic:
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UK rail companies to cancel planned ticket office closures
Rail companies are preparing to cancel their plans for the mass closure of ticket offices in England, after a public backlash against the proposals.
Industry executives said the plans would be cancelled later on Tuesday after the government pulled its backing.
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https://www.ft.com/content/6096e55d-...b-cb5d1006c339
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