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Extra ticket checks are being introduced as South Western Railway says deliberate fare evasion is costing millions. The operator says recovering lost revenue could help support future services for passengers.
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00:00Southwestern Railway says it's stepping up action against passengers deliberately buying cheaper tickets for only the final part of their
00:08journey before travelling through Waterloo.
00:11The operator has said that widespread misuse of barcode tickets has put millions of pounds in revenue at risk.
00:19The operator added that they are increasing checks at stations, including Vauxhall.
00:24Anyone caught can face a £100 penalty fare alongside the cost of the correct ticket, while repeat offenders could be
00:33prosecuted.
00:34Southwestern Railway says most passengers pay the right fare and argues tackling fraud helps protect money available for improving services.
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