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The leader of the RMT union said proposals to shut ticket offices at rail stations and axe jobs would 'vandalise' the UK's network.
(Permalink) Destaffing RMT Ticket offices

Concerns have surfaced over plans for swingeing cuts hitting 117 of nationalised ScotRail's 143 staffed stations which could lead to job losses that it was believed had bitten the dust.
(Permalink) Destaffing Safety ScotRail Ticket offices

ScotRail are saying reduced booking office hours at some stations will not make events similar to those seen at Troon last year any more likely or dangerous.
(Permalink) Destaffing Safety ScotRail Station security


Troon: The 1036 Ayr to Glasgow calls at Troon on 2nd August 2021 following service resumption after the disastrous fire.
Colin Miller 02/08/2021

February 2 deadline for objections. The fight has been launched to secure proper opening hours at the two remaining railway ticket offices in Badenoch and Strathspey.

Community and business leaders have vowed to fight the proposed ScotRail cuts revealed in last weeks Strathy.

Rail bosses insist online bookings have taken business away from counters but campaigners argue they still have an important role.
(Permalink) Aviemore Destaffing Kingussie Station security


Aviemore: Road approach to Aviemore station from the south in May 2002.
John Furnevel 12/05/2002


Kingussie: Kingussie station seems little changed over the years. The portable steps are still on Platform 2 and the station buildings well kept. Perhaps the biggest visible difference is the number of trees aro ...
Mark Bartlett 19/07/2016

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