- Great Britain fares are 50% higher than on the continent.
- 'turn up and go' fares to London from elsewhere in Uk cost more than similar European journey
- annual season tickets for journeys under 25 miles 88% more expensive than next most expensive country
- brit's happy with quality of services but nor prices, need to pay above-inflation fare increases year on year during recession
- Rail passengers returning to work after the festive break face fare hikes of up to 10 per cent, as an analysis by The Independent
- While rises in the price of annual rail passes has been capped at 4.2 per cent by ministers, some “unregulated” fares are increasing by more than double that, as privatised train operators attempt to boost revenue. For instance an “anytime” return trip between London and Norwich will go up by 9.2 per cent, from £98.60 to £107.70.
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- Average 3.9% increase this year but some go up by as much as 10%
- New research reveals ten years of 'appalling and shocking' hikes
- Millions have seen fares increase by 50% or more since 2003
- New Year commute blighted by delays and cancellations
- Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2255736/Rail-fares-Britains-got-premium-service-Rail-minister-boast-enrages-passengers-day-record-train-fare-rises-kick-in.html#ixzz2NW9cNbzn
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