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Commuters in the South East getting a raw deal on trains, say Liberal Democrats
January 7, 2008 9:17 AM
In the week that travellers are hit by up to 14% rail fare increases, the Liberal Democrats have released figures highlighting the most expensive London commutes.
The research reveals that:
- Passengers in Suffolk face paying 29p per mile
- Overcrowding on One railway is increasing
- Commuters from St Albans, Luton and Redhill face the most expensive journeys - paying more than 40p per mile for standard return tickets.
- 7 of the 10 most expensive routes have gone up in price by more than 8% since last year.
Commenting, Group Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Suffolk County Council, Cllr Kathy Pollard said, ?Commuters are returning to work only to face massive fare hikes and overcrowding. We already have the most expensive rail fares in Europe with rail travellers facing further inflation-busting price rises.
That passengers are being forced off the railways because of hugely expensive tickets is yet another sign that the Government?s rail policy is failing. Under Labour the cost of motoring has actually fallen, while the cost of using the trains has gone through the roof. If we are ever to make a serious attempt to halt climate change then a decent, affordable rail network is a must. At present we run the risk of all but the most wealthy being unable to travel by train.?
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