New fines introduced for anti-social travellers

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Adonis announced a crackdown on anti-social crime

Adonis announced a crackdown on anti-social crime

Passengers who smoke, drink or cause a nuisance on the railways will face on-the-spot fines under new police powers announced by Transport Minister Andrew Adonis on Friday

Currently the British Transport Police can warn or arrest anti-social passengers - but new penalties, to be introduced in the new year, subject to Parliamentary approval, will give them the option of issuing a £50 fine.

The scheme is intended to free up police time from dealing with low-level anti-social behaviour and...