Hello RMT and tube workers

I fully support the retention of staffing at tube stations because of the following:-

1. Personal safety, CCTV cannot be a substitute for having a responsible person on site to help people especially lone female passengers.

2. Rail safety, supervisors have safety duties to do with points and other equipment, who will be on the ground to deal with this?

3. Ticketing, machines break, also they are difficult for some people to use i.e. those with learning disabilities, sight problems and people from different countries.

4. Lost property, I left an important bag of presents on the train today, there were very helpful staff at two stations so I got my property back within half an hour, not several days as it would take if no supervisors were available.

I think there needs to be more station staff not less, as our population ages there will be more people who need help not less. I therefore support your campaign.

William Stephens (Rickmansworth)