Railway station ticket offices across the country faced closure under plans by train operators including Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough
The Chair of Northampton & District Trades Union Council has welcomed the decision to drop proposals to close train ticket offices across the county. Graham Croucher said the decision of the transport secretary was “arguably one of the biggest U-turns by any government”.
On Tuesday , the transport secretary announced that the government has asked train operators to scrap their proposals. Train ticket offices in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough would have been affected under the plans. Northampton & District Trades Union Councils support and collaborate with local Trade Union branches in Northampton & surrounding area. Mr Croucher argued that the closures would not bring any of the efficiency improvements or cost savings, originally proposed, but rather just inconvenience for the public.
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