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Coatbridge MSP's opposition to town's rail office proposals

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Coatbridge’s MSP is objecting to plans to reduce the opening hours of ticket offices at railway stations in the town, saying the move “would be a real blow to our train services” and could have “serious implications”.

Fulton MacGregor responded to the Scotrail consultation after visiting both Blairhill and Sunnyside stations and hearing from passengers and staff about the impact of reducing both offices to morning operation only.He says constituents have contacted him to raise concerns about the proposals, and he has written to the rail operator’s chief executive and Scottish Government outlining fears about the impact on employment and public transport use.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Blairhill’s ticket office would open for only four hours during the morning rush hour on four days per week under the proposals and close in the early afternoon on Fridays and Saturdays, compared to its current 14-hour opening until 8.30pm.Sunnyside would have similar operating times, remaining open until lunchtime Monday to Thursday – compared to remaining open until 7.30pm at present – as part of Scotrail proposals responding to declining in-person ticket purchases and which would see staff redeployed.

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