Cap on-the-day British intercity rail fares, campaigners urge

Campaign for Better Transport says ‘fair fares’ are needed as system penalises people who cannot book aheadTransport campaigners have urged the government to cap walk-up rail fares after research showed almost half of British travellers avoid travelling by train because of the cost.The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) said 44% of survey respondents said train travel was too expensive, exceeding the proportion who said they found driving more convenient. Continue reading...

Feb 3, 2025 - 02:34
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Cap on-the-day British intercity rail fares, campaigners urge

Campaign for Better Transport says ‘fair fares’ are needed as system penalises people who cannot book ahead

Transport campaigners have urged the government to cap walk-up rail fares after research showed almost half of British travellers avoid travelling by train because of the cost.

The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) said 44% of survey respondents said train travel was too expensive, exceeding the proportion who said they found driving more convenient. Continue reading...