HC Deb 27 November 2000 vol 357 c376W
Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what obligations are placed on rail operators to provide for the purchase of(a) tickets and (b) permits to travel by passengers at each station; and if he will make a statement. [140106]

Mr. Hill

All train operating companies (TOCs) are party to the Ticketing and Settlement Agreement, overseen by the Rail Regulator, which includes obligations covering the range of products that must be offered for sale and the hours during which ticket offices must be open.

There is no requirement to provide a permit to travel machine at any given station. However, where a TOC operates a penalty fares scheme, the Rail Regulator requires the TOC to provide adequate ticket facilities at all stations included within the scheme.