Digby and Sowton railway station is the most recently opened railway station on the Avocet Line in Devon, England, opening 23 May 1995. The station is unstaffed, however a computer ticket machine is installed selling tickets for immediate travel. As a result of this, the station is part of a new Penalty Fare Zone, where passengers could be charged a £20 penalty fare if a ticket is not purchased, prior to joining the train.
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