Rail fare prosecutions to undergo review as passengers ‘should be treated with understanding’
RAIL fare prosecutions will undergo an independent review after train operators were accused of treating passengers too harshly.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh announced today that regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) will analyse how suspected fare evasion is handled.
This will include an assessment of whether ticketing terms and conditions are clear for passengers, and when prosecution is appropriate.
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