The bridge at Guildford station is regularly used by fare evaders, with some becoming abusive.
By Bob Dale & Adrian HarmsPedestrian access across a Guildford railway station footbridge is being withdrawn due to fare evasion and attacks on rail staff.South Western Railway said fare evaders have, when challenged, gone on to be verbally and physically abusive towards station staff.Pedestrians have been allowed to walk through the station and over the bridge since 1988, meaning fare evaders can access the platforms and board a train without a valid ticket.
"While this may be inconvenient to pedestrians who use the footbridge as intended, we hope they appreciate we cannot allow our staff to be verbally or physically abused.
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