Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices in England confirmed

Announcement by Rail Delivery Group to ‘modernise’ industry will ramp up battle with unionsBusiness live – latest updatesRail firms have announced plans for the mass closure of England’s ticket offices to “modernise” the railway, ramping up the battle with unions and infuriating disability and passenger groups.The move, pushed by the government to save costs, was confirmed by the industry body, the Rail Delivery Group. Train operators told staff on Wednesday m