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Rail firms taking 'disproportionate action' against passengers without valid tickets, watchdog warns

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Office of Rail and Road report criticises Britain 's "complex" fares system.

Travellers face "inconsistent treatment and outcomes" for similar ticketing issues across the railway.

Watchdog highlighted one case where passenger was threatened with prosecution for accidentally selecting a 16 -25 railcard discount when they had a 26 -30 railcard.

The case was eventually dropped when the passenger's MP became involved.

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English

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