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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

Rail firms taking ‘disproportionate action’ against passengers over ticket rules

Train operators are taking ‘disproportionate action’ against passengers who do not hold a valid ticket, according to an inquiry which criticised Britain’s ‘complex’ fares system (Kirsty O’Connor/PA) - (PA Archive)

Train operators are taking “disproportionate action” against passengers who do not hold a valid ticket, according to an inquiry which criticised Britain’s “complex” fares system.

The regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), published a report that found travellers face “inconsistent treatment and outcomes” for similar ticketing issues across the railway.

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