Government Funds Taller Gates to Stop Fare Dodging | Manchester News

The government’s pouring £33.4 million into upgrading ticket barriers nationwide, with Manchester Piccadilly leading the charge—installing taller gates to crack down on fare dodging. This nationwide push targets “hotspots” where ticketless travel is rampant, costing the rail industry £350–400 million annually. Officials stress this isn’t just about enforcement—it’s about ensuring fare revenue funds improvements for paying passengers. New barriers will roll out by next year’s first half, with full rollout expected by mid-2028. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80329822edd2b60b