The latest government U-turn was a victory for passengers who have additional needs – but there’s a long way to go before train travel is truly accessible. Hollie-Anne Brooks looks at what more needs to be done to create a transport system for all
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from the rail delivery group, which represents train companies, to close nearly all ticket offices in england over the next three years. around three in five stations has a ticket office. many are increasingly underused, which is driving this decision. in 1995, that s nearly 30 years ago, the vast majority of tickets, around 85%, were sold over the counter. that number has plummeted to an average of i2%. most are now bought online or using ticket machines. the rail delivery group says by freeing up staff from the counters, they can then help passengers on the concourse and platforms, including selling them tickets. the plans sparked protests from campaigners and unions and has angered disability groups. 0ur reporter leanne brown has more. jane is a regular visitor
Railway ticket offices, manned by real people, are to become a thing of the past if bosses get their way. They treat us with contempt, writes Carole Malone.