Category Archives: fares

“RMT launches new wave of rail protests across the North”

Posted on September 3, 2014 by admin

[Press release from the RMT union, 2 September 2014] As part of the on-going RMT campaign against cuts to jobs and services, bound up in the Government’s proposals for the future of the Northern and Trans-Pennine Express franchises, the union is … Continue reading →

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“Campaigners condemn rail fare rise of 3.5 per cent”

Posted on August 19, 2014 by admin

Campaigners condemn rail fare rise of 3.5 per cent Campaign for Better Transport has condemned rail fare rises of 3.5 per cent, which will come into effect in January next year. Martin Abrams, Public Transport Campaigner, Campaign for Better Transport … Continue reading →

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A fare increase, by the back door, from 8th September

Posted on August 12, 2014 by admin

Restrictions on the validity of off-peak tickets are to be extended from 8th September. Off-peak tickets and West Yorkshire day rovers will no longer be valid between 4pm and 6.30pm on weekdays. The practical effect is for substantial fare increases for … Continue reading →

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“Bid to end train companies’ unfair tactics”

Posted on March 1, 2014 by admin

[Published by Passenger Focus, 1st March 2014] Passenger Focus is concerned about the unfair treatment meted out by train companies on passengers who have made an innocent mistake when travelling. We have taken this up with the transport minister as … Continue reading →

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