Five metro mayors launch challenge to plans, saying ‘rushed’ public consultation not following due process

Labour mayors are launching legal action to prevent the closure of railway station ticket offices across England.

Five metro mayors, led by Greater Manchester’s Andy Burnham, said the “rushed” public consultation on the changes was not following due process, and that the closures would affect thousands of jobs and “erode trust” in the railway.

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