Gating is good, says Adonis

摘要

Inevitably, perhaps, during its investigation of rail fares and franchising on June 17, the Commons Transport Committee sought the views of the recently-appointed Secretary of State on the attempt by East Midlands Trains to prevent long-standing public use of the main footbridge across Sheffield station by installing ticket gates at both ends. Similar issues are raised by the plans of National Express East Coast to gate York.rn'I should stress that I am well aware of the particular issues in Sheffield', Lord Adonis replied. 'We have talked about them, and I have talked with other Sheffield Members [of Parliament] about them too, and we are seeking to explore options in respect of Sheffield station that might preserve a route through the station for those who do not have rail tickets'.