Saturday, 8 July 2023

Stop closure of rail ticket offices



Train operators have announced plans to close up to 1,000 ticket offices. We have only 21 days to take part in the public consultation. The RMT has prepared template letters for each train operator. Please have your say  https://www.rmt.org.uk/campaigns/rail/save-ticket-offices/

 

SAVE OUR TICKET OFFICES - DAYS OF ACTION: 13TH AND 18TH JULY

 

 These days of action are a key focal point and an opportunity to talk directly to the public and get them to fill in consultation responses objecting to the closures.

 

Campaign materials are being sent to all RMT Regional Offices and branches or you can request more materials by emailing saveourticketoffices@rmt.org.uk

 

There are materials available to download at the RMT campaign page: https://www.rmt.org.uk/campaigns/rail/save-ticket-offices/

 

·         POSTER: https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/public-document-library/a3-ticket-office-poster-pdf/

·         LEAFLET: https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/public-document-library/ticket-office-leaflet/

·         DOWNLOADABLE CONSULTATION RESPONSE:  https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/public-document-library/ticket-office-a4-flyer/

 

And crucially, don't forget to respond to the consultation yourself online here:

https://www.rmt.org.uk/campaigns/rail/save-ticket-offices/

 

This is obviously a huge issue for everyone - for the rail workers themselves, for passengers, especially those who may be unable to access electronic forms of booking or sources of information, or need personal assistance with this; and of course, a further blow to hopes of mitigating emissions from transport by creating inclusive access to good public transport and getting more cars off the road! And after years of campaigning by disability groups, passenger groups and workers, it looks like these changes are planned to be imposed at short notice and with absolutely no regard for access or safety issues. 

 

So please spread the word as much as possible, find out what plans for protest are being made where you are, and support them

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