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Louise Haigh issues train operator warning over using courts to chase fares

The government has launched an independent review of rail fare prosecutions following claims of train operators taking ‘disproportionate action’ against passengers

The Independent UK

London rail firms 'to learn soon' if they will be first renationalised by Labour

South Western Railway and c2c could be the first to be brought under Government control

Evening Standard

Government orders review into train fare prosecutions

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh announced on Wednesday that regulator the Office of Rail and Road will analyse how suspected fare evasion is handled

Evening Standard

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Government orders review into train fare prosecutions after innocent people targeted

Around £240 million is lost through fare evasion on Britain’s railways each year

The Independent UK

Government to order review into train fare prosecutions

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh is expected to announce that the Office of Rail and Road will analyse how suspected fare evasion is handled.

Evening Standard

From Northern trains to Dolly Parton, the institutions that can’t quit the fax

Rail bosses admitted earlier this week they still use the surprisingly persistent technology

The Guardian - UK

Northern says it still uses fax machines to send messages to train crews

Admission made at meeting chaired by Andy Burnham in which rail operator is asked to account for poor performance

The Guardian - UK

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We still use fax machines to contact train crews, Northern Rail official admits in excruciating grilling

‘People will say how come we have three decades of privatisation when money was being poured into the railway and you are still communicating via fax machines in 2024,’ says Andy Burnham

The Independent UK

Prosecution for railcard offences? Here’s how to avoid them

Train Talk: No need to change the system – just the information on the ticket

The Independent UK

Train company bringing evidence-free prosecutions against alleged fare dodgers in fast-track courts

Rail firm says it is carrying out a review of its prosecution practices after a series of scandals

Evening Standard

Northern users may be compensated after rail firm broke fare evasion rules

Prosecutions of passengers accused of using 16-25 railcard for discounts at wrong time of day are being withdrawn

The Guardian - UK

Best photos from MSU Basketball’s exhibition win at Northern Michigan

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans' exhibition win over Northern Michigan

USA Today Sports Media Group

The 16-25 and 26-30 Railcard T&Cs users need to know to avoid prosecution after Northern outrage

Young people are being hit with massive fines over fare discrepancy

Evening Standard

Northern criticised after young people prosecuted for peak-time railcard use

Rail users say exceptions to rules that allow some peak-time use of railcards are confusing

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Ex-Ravens RB coach Thomas Hammock leads Northern Illinois to upset win over Notre Dame

Former Baltimore Ravens running back coach Thomas Hammock leads Northern Illiniois to upset win over Notre Dame

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands of train fare fines to be quashed in England and Wales

Four firms including Northern and Greater Anglia unlawfully prosecuted more than 74,000 alleged fare dodgers

Evening Standard

Up to 75,000 convictions for fare dodging to be thrown out over 'unlawful' use of Single Justice Procedures

Seven train firms have been unlawfully using the Single Justice Procedure

Evening Standard

Passengers warned of weekend closures on Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines and London Overground

No Piccadilly line trains north of King’s Cross, or Bakerloo trains north of Queen’s Park

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Train companies admit 'we got it wrong' as up to 75,000 fast-track fare evasion convictions set to be overturned

Northern Rail and Greater Anglia admit misusing a fast-track court process

The Independent UK

Passengers call on Labour to ‘sort out’ rail networks after hundreds of cancellations clash with Euro 2024

Exclusive: ‘Delays, cancellations and cramped trains’ say travellers as train drivers’ union Aslef blames ‘failed privatisation’

The Independent UK

Rail misery as hundreds of trains cancelled with staff choosing to watch England

Exclusive: Rail workers are choosing to watch England instead of working overtime, causing the cancellation of services across the country

Evening Standard

Back of the (inter)net! Elizabeth line tunnels get 4G and 5G coverage in time for Euro 2024 knock-out games

Mobile coverage also expands to 36 Tube stations

Evening Standard

Tube passenger, 101, dragged along platform after her coat gets caught in closing train doors

Two ‘trap and drag’ incidents linked to automatic train system on Northern Line

The Independent UK

Let the train take the strain? Not if you are heading for the airport

Plane Talk: Manchester has theoretically the best rail links of any airport in the country – but how reliable are they?

The Independent UK

Dozens of trains cancelled ahead of England’s opening Euro match as a result of rail staff shortage

Exclusive: There was a seven-hour gap between trains from Penzance to Paddington on Sunday

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