We shall now be seeking guarantees from the train companies that there will be no further attempts to threaten these jobs or undermine roles in any way. Writing exclusively for the Mirror, Transport Salaried Staff Association general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust writes: “Any future moves on ticket offices will again face the full force of our union and the fury of the public. However, insiders believe the sector and ministers could plot to resurrect the closure scheme, perhaps with the number of doomed offices cut.

The Mirror and transport unions secured a stunning victory 10 days ago when the industry and Conservatives abandoned plans to shut 974 station front counters following an unprecedented backlash.

A rail union boss today warns the Tories not to try and revive plans to axe railway ticket offices.