East Kilbride MSP urges public to have their say over rail ticket office plans

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East Kilbride MSP Collette Stevenson s urging constituents to have their say in a consultation about plans to close ticket offices and reduce ticket office opening hours.ScotRail’s consultation is reviewing ticket office opening hours and the proposals would affect East Kilbride and Hairmyres Train Station, with both offices closed early.It comes as plans to dual as well as electrify the line between East Kilbride and Busby were scrapped in a U-turn by Transport Scotland.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 Ms Stevenson said in a debate in the Scottish Parliament - tabled by Tory MSP Graham Simpson - that her preferred option remains the dualling of the track along with electrification.ScotRail's website states in relation to the ticket office consultation: "No staff will lose their jobs and will instead be redeployed to provide enhanced customer service on the frontline."Ms Stevenson said: “I know a number of constituents will be concerned by these proposed changes – it is so important therefore for everyone to make their views known.

You can read the consultation online and submit your thoughts via post or email."I do not believe these plans will lead to an improvement on current arrangements in terms of quality of service and the range of services and I will be submitting my views on these