NEW ticket barriers set to be installed at Worcester’s railway stations could ‘put an end to fare dodging’ in the city.
Worcester Foregate Street and Worcester Shrub Hill stations will have new ticket gates installed as part of a nationwide crackdown on fare evasion.
The barriers form part of the government’s rail reforms that are leading to new ticket gates being installed at stations and platforms across England thanks to £33.4 million of funding to support.
When will Worcester get its new train ticket barriers?
Delivery of the new ticket gates is expected by mid-2028, with the first phase of rollout in place during the first half of 2027.
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The Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, said: “Fare evasion is not a victimless crime – it undermines confidence in the railway and means passengers lose out on millions in revenue which should be invested to improve services for everyone.
“By stopping fare dodgers before they reach the platform, we’re protecting taxpayer cash, supporting investment in the network and ensuring the railway works better for the millions of passengers who do the right thing every day by paying their way.
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“As we deliver significant reform across our railways in the lead-up to Great British Railways, we are creating a truly joined-up railway which is more accountable and better equipped to deliver the reliable, modern railway passengers deserve, to create jobs, growth and homes.”
What type of ticket barriers are being rolled out?
The rollout of a range of gate types at stations that currently have none will include new, taller gates to prevent barrier jumping, as well as more of the standard waist-high gates currently used across Great Britain and on the London Underground.
This is the first stage of a wider programme to increase the number of ticket gates in use across England, with the potential for further rollout across the UK in the future.