But it's not just about fare dodging, is it? I'd lay odds that there is a raft of health and safety legislation that means they can't just open the gates as a gesture of goodwill. I agree it would have been good if it could have been negotiated, but let's find out WHY it's not being done before throwing around accusations that they are just being 'cruel'. Maybe they are, but let's have the facts first. Are the rail company 'refusing'? Has anyone asked them to open the bridge (and by anyone I mean anyone official, such as the Council or Forest Hill Society)? Maybe the council are at fault for not requesting this access, I don't know.