Train firms face review over fare dodging penalties

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The way firms deal with fare evasion will be examined amid concern about how passengers are treated.

Train operators have a number of tools to deal with passengers who have underpaid or not bought a ticket at all.

Northern responded by withdrawing all live prosecutions against those pursued in similar circumstances and promised to review historical cases.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Rail Ticketing Passengers Train Fare Review Prosecutions Transport Action Independent

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Published On: 2024-11-13 @ 11:55:42 (2 days ago)

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Language: English

Article Length: 591 words

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