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train travel will become the preserve of the rich

Discussion in 'On Track.' started by Pewsey Beaste, May 23, 2006.

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    Pewsey Beaste Part of the furniture

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    A baffling price structure, overcrowded carriages, soaring public subsidy - all good reasons to renationalise the railways

    In a scathing report published last Friday, the transport select committee attacked the chaotic, impenetrable and costly system of train fares in Britain. Its call for government action was welcome and overdue. For the uninitiated, buying a rail ticket has become a surreal exercise in confusion and misinformation. It's more akin to buying a lottery ticket than paying for a service.

    Full article on http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree ... 24,00.html
     
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