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Responding to recommendations made over the course of the review, train operators have committed to giving third parties, such as online retailers, greater input into decision making processes around the sale of tickets.
The report has also recommended that industry simplifies processes to help innovative products enter the market more quickly.
John Larkinson, ORR’s Director of Railway Markets & Economics said:
Our review has considered the complex industry rules for how tickets are sold. We have worked closely with the industry to identify practical improvements to benefit passengers.
Giving third party retailers greater say in rules around the sale of tickets increases competition and choice, which is good news for passengers.
We believe these changes will lead to greater choice about where and how passengers buy their tickets.
The conclusion report, released today, outlines progress on recommendations made in June 2015.
Notes to editors
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- ORR’s Retail Market Review conclusion report on is available on our website at: https://orr.gov.uk/consultations/closed-consultations/consumer-consultations/retail-market-review