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May26
It's not barriers everywhere!
I have argued before that ticket barriers are inappropriate for an airport railway: they are an obstacle to passengers, particularly those with luggage and small children. Foreign visitors are unlikely to know how to fiddle the ticketing system or want to tangle with the local police: mistakes in ticket purchase tend to be genuine.
Until recently, barrier gates have been seen as essential for train stations in Great Britain. The Department for Transport has put a requirement to gate stations in its recent franchise agreements - and hit trouble, particularly in places like Sheffield (where a key footbridge links two parts of the city) and York (where the station is a historic structure).
In the recent Greater Anglia franchise consultation document, the requirement to gate stations is diluted. Prospective franchisees are invited to demonstrate the case for gating "if this is considered an appropriate solution". There is an implication that increased staff visibility and a ticketless travel monitoring system might also be appropriate.
This looks like progress.
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