Today I joined campaigners from the Campaign for Better Transport to promote their 'Fair Fares' campaign at New Cross station. As part of its austerity cuts, the Government is planning massive train fare hikes from January 2012. Fares are set to go up by 28% over the next four years - that's £1,500 more for some season tickets.
The Campaign for Better Transport believes that expensive train fares are:
- A rotten deal for passengers. Being forced to pay ever more each year without seeing any improvements is simply unfair.
- Harmful for the environment. Prices need to be cheaper if more people are to choose the train and help cut congestion and tackle climate change.
- Bad for business. High fares price people out of jobs in London and our other major cities, damaging the UK’s competitiveness in the global marketplace.
- Unfair. Many people are being forced to change jobs or make difficult choices between transport and other vital expenses. Trains shouldn’t just be a luxury for the rich.
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