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Will rail renationalisation mean cheaper fares for London commuters?

Key questions answered as three London commuter rail firms named as first in line to come under Government control

Evening Standard

More than 28,000 rail fare evasion prosecutions quashed

The prosecutions, brought by Northern Rail and TransPennine Express, were declared ‘null and void’ during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Evening Standard

Relief for thousands judge throws out rail fare evasion prosecutions

Northern and TransPennine Express apologised for the ‘errors’

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Prosecuting passengers for pocket change? Rail ticketing in Britain has become an absolute farce

The transport secretary, Louise Haigh, is right: innocent people should never feel like criminals for merely buying a ticket, says author Jonn Elledge

The Guardian - UK

Northern’s plans to improve rail services slammed as ‘unacceptable’ and ‘vague’

The three-year proposal was called ‘completely unacceptable’ by regional politicians

The Independent UK

Northern Line extension: No restriction to linking up line with Clapham Junction terminus

Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station opened as the newest stations on the Northern line in 2021

Evening Standard

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

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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 after innocent people targeted

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

Evening Standard

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

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