John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle, has welcomed news today that the Government has recommended, following a lengthy and comprehensive consultation, that ticket office reform will not go ahead and no ticket offices, including the office in Carlisle, will close.
Commenting John said, “A number of constituents have raised concerns with me regarding the potential closure of the ticket office in Carlisle. Whilst I am always conscious that in some circumstances there can be a need for change, I was very aware in this instance that older people and people with disabilities were genuinely concerned that ticket office closures could be a barrier to rail travel for them. I am delighted that, following representations from MPs and outside bodies, the plan to close ticket offices has been halted.”