Harrogate train station set to have unmanned exit? - The Stray Ferret
Harrogate train station could be set to have unmanned barriers on the exit leading to East Parade — despite safety concerns.
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Harrogate train station could be set to have unmanned barriers on the exit leading to East Parade.
The barriers are currently monitored by staff, who help with ticket queries.
But a source contacted the Stray Ferret to say rail operator Northern planned to remove staff from the East Parade exit.
The source was concerned this posed safety risks if people needed to leave the station quickly and would also particularly inconvenience disabled people who require help at the barriers.
I am assuming some sort of CCTV would be installed and monitored by the barrier staff at the 'main' station barriers, but it seems a rather odd cost cutting decision if it turns out to be true! (there is a train service arriving/departing from this platform around every half hour, or hourly later in the night so hardly a quiet station)