A groundswell of opposition has prompted a delay in the contentious plans to close the majority of rail station ticket offices across England. The public consultation, which concluded recently, amassed an unprecedented 680,000 responses, a record according to rail passenger watchdogs. Originally slated for assessment by 6 October, both Transport Focus and London Travelwatch requested an extension due to the sheer volume of feedback. In a government concession, they now having until the end of October to complete their evaluation.