WORKERS will take their campaign against ScotRail cuts to ticket office hours to some of the hardest hit stations across Scotland this week, the TSSA union said today.

The week of action got under way with activists enjoying a warm reception as they leafleted Dalmarnock station in Glasgow’s East End on Tuesday morning, as they urged SNP Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop to veto ScotRail’s plans.

Their action will be followed up in the city’s Garrowhill station on Wednesday, Airdrie on Thursday and Largs, Wemyss Bay and Greenock West on Friday. Stations which will see 385 hours a week cut under the proposals.

ScotRail’s Phil Campbell argued the changes would better suit “the ticket-buying habits of our customers, as well as create an environment that improves safety.”

But TSSA general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust said: “Ticket office staff are the backbone of a safe, accessible, and passenger-focused railway.

“They do far more than sell tickets — they provide vital support for women and girls travelling alone, assist elderly and vulnerable passengers and ensure stations remain safe and accessible for everyone.

“Slashing ticket office hours undermines these essential services and sends the wrong message.”

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: “As has been stated repeatedly, no ticket offices will close, and no jobs will be lost and arrangements to assist disabled travellers will not be affected.”