South Western Railway launches a crackdown on alleged fare dodgers using barcode tickets on services between Vauxhall and London Waterloo. The company says it has identified a high rate of fraudulent use among tickets of this type purchased for that journey, reporting that around 95% of barcode tickets bought for the Vauxhall–Waterloo corridor are being used fraudulently. The reported issue is described by the outlet as involving a loophole that allows cheaper tickets intended for a particular fare condition to be used improperly on the route. The enforcement action is aimed at preventing misuse and addressing revenue loss on the line, which serves areas including Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire and provides services into London Waterloo. Coverage focuses on the scale of the problem as reported by the rail operator, highlighting that the majority of barcode tickets purchased for the specified stations are not being used as intended. The crackdown is presented as part of the operator’s efforts to improve ticket compliance and deter continued fraudulent activity on the route.