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Transport Focus Director Natasha Grace considers how any fares and ticketing reform should take into account the role of station staff

It can often feel as if progress on rail fares and ticketing is stuck in a siding. But recently, some changes have accelerated significantly.

Barcode ticketing on a smartphone is now the dominant ticket format across much of the network, helping to make purchasing a ticket quicker, easier and more convenient for many people.