Responding to the Chancellor’s expected announcement on rail fares as part of the autumn statement tomorrow, Campaign for Better Transport’s public transport campaigner, Alexandra Woodsworth, said:
“This is very welcome news. We know from our Fair Fares Now campaign just how unpopular these rises were among passengers, particularly at a time when household budgets are so under pressure.
“But this is only a start – we already have some of the highest commuter fares in Europe and the fares system is confusing and unfair.
“The Government’s forthcoming review of ticketing must make rail fares simpler and fairer as well as cheaper.”
