Category Archives: fares

New fares for pensioners

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

 There is a strong and growing rumour on the local trains to the effect that there are going to be major changes in the way the concessionary fares are charged.  Our most recent information suggests that the flat rate 50 … Continue reading →

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Not a problem that local travellers will suffer from

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

The following article was extracted from the Guardian of September 6 2011 Union warns hundreds of rail ticket offices face closure Transport department cuts could lead to job losses and leave 675 stations unstaffed in England and Wales Press Association … Continue reading →

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Can you afford to pay?

Posted on October 20, 2010 by admin

Subject: Rail fare increases of 30 to 40 per cent From: Snowmail – Channel 4 News <snowmail_daily@channel4.com> To: Date: Sat 16/10/10 4:24 PM Krishnan here. We’re on air at 6pm. We’re leading with painful news for rail travellers. Faisal Islam … Continue reading →

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