Unstaffed train stations will leave women and girls vulnerable, Wokingham Borough Council warns.
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Staff will help passengers use ticket machines but their hours will also go down, Wokingham Borough Council said.South Western Rail and Great Western Rail said the changes are justified by falling ticket office use. "Ticket machines and mobile apps do not cater to all passengers' needs and may be inaccessible or confusing for some individuals, particularly for those with special educational needs or impaired eyesight."It said: "There may be a higher risk of incidents, anti-social behaviour, and a lack of immediate assistance during emergencies.
Winnersh Triangle would be unstaffed on Fridays and Saturdays. Currently it is only unstaffed on Sundays. Paul Fishwick, the council's travel and transport lead, is set to formally approve the council's response to the plans on Thursday.
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