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<p>This proposal was developed by Northern Rail as part of a package of efficiency
savings to reduce cost to the taxpayer. As a consultee, the Secretary of State considered
whether the proposals met the criteria for a Minor Change under the Ticketing and
Settlement Agreement.</p><p> </p><p>(a) These factors are not routinely recorded.</p><p>
</p><p>(b) A new franchise will be let prior to the tram-train services commencing.
It would be for the future operator to consider amending ticket office hours or station
procedures as passenger demand increases.</p><p> </p><p>(c) Consideration was given
to possible detriment to station security or cleanliness. Following the redevelopment
of Rotherham Central in 2012, CCTV cameras are in place there. These are monitored
remotely by Northern Rail and by South Yorkshire PTE.</p><p> </p><p>Northern was advised,
in October 2014, that they should seek buy-in from major stakeholders – including
the PTEs – to highlight and remove any weaknesses in their proposals. The criteria
for a Minor Change were satisfied. Therefore, as the Secretary of State had no discretion
in relation to the decision there was no opportunity for any effective consultation.</p><p><strong>
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