East Midlands Railway is set to restrict access to a footbridge connecting Station Street to Queen's Road at Nottingham railway station, citing concerns about ticket evasion. The move has drawn criticism from local businesses and the city council, who argue that it will inconvenience honest passengers and negatively impact businesses.
Nottingham City Council's leader has expressed frustration over the decision to restrict access to a footbridge connecting Station Street to Queen's Road at Nottingham railway station, stating that East Midlands Railway (EMR) has disregarded public concerns. The closure, set to begin on February 22, will prevent most users from accessing platforms via the footbridge.
EMR asserts that the move is necessary to combat ticket evasion, claiming that many individuals were utilizing the side entrance to bypass ticket barriers located at the main station entrance on Carrington Street. The operator conducted a three-week trial closure in October 2024 and estimates that the permanent restriction will save £1.1 million annually. However, a local business owner on Station Street expressed concern that the closure would significantly impact pedestrian traffic, potentially leading to financial hardship. While EMR has yet to confirm whether the upcoming closure will again be a three-week trial, as suggested by a business owner, the company stated that the restrictions will be continuously reviewed. Nottingham City Council leader, Neghat Khan, previously warned EMR's chief executive about the potential reputational damage resulting from the footbridge closure. In a statement released on January 31, Councillor Khan reiterated his disappointment, emphasizing that a meeting to discuss public feedback and future decisions regarding the closure was not held before the announcement. He pledged to engage with EMR but expressed his dismay that the meeting was only scheduled after the decision was made. Councillor Khan argued that the closure would inconvenience honest passengers while fare dodgers would likely find alternative ways to avoid paying fares. He urged EMR to engage more openly with stakeholders and promised to continue seeking answers
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