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July 5th - The verdicts come in on what could be the biggest revolution in the railway industry in a generation

July 5th - The verdicts come in on what could be the biggest revolution in the railway industry in a generation

FromSimon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast


July 5th - The verdicts come in on what could be the biggest revolution in the railway industry in a generation

FromSimon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the biggest upheaval in the railway industry for a generation, the vast majority of railway stations in England will be left without ticket offices: that is the plan from the major train operators, with the blessing of government ministers.But disability campaigners claim the scheme will prevent disabled people from using the rail network entirely, while the boss of the biggest rail union insists it will “create the conditions for a muggers’ paradise on the railways”.Here's my assessment.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Simon Calder is the Independent’s travel correspondent, the UK’s leading travel journalist. From news updates to discussions with experts, Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast will bring you all you need to know from the world of travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.