Concerns were raised by the public and “stakeholders” around the impact on accessibility, safety and security, issues with ticket machines and how stations will be staffed in future, according to watchdogs Transport Focus and London TravelWatch.

Source: https://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/national/23780082.pm-says-closing-railway-ticket-offices-right-thing-british-public/?ref=rss

Michael Roberts, chief executive of London TravelWatch, told MailOnline: 'We recognise that engineering work needs to take place regularly on the railway, especially around the safety-critical maintenance of tracks and signalling.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12486227/rail-chaos-weekend-row-train-strikes-not-blame.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Transport Focus and London TravelWatch will publish their decisions on whether they support or oppose each proposal for shutting a ticket office.

Source: https://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/national/23890128.watchdogs-respond-railway-station-ticket-office-closure-plans/?ref=rss