Train fare increase to spark London King's Cross protest as staff lament 'post-Christmas slap in the face'
Train fare increase to spark London King's Cross protest as staff lament 'post-Christmas slap in the face'
Protests against a hike in rail fares will take place this morning after new research suggests they have risen twice as fast as wages in the past 10 years.
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Commuters gather at Bolton station in protest over increased rail fares
Commuters gather at Bolton station in protest over increased rail fares
Campaigners lead national day of action amid months of delays and cancellations
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Rail fares rose twice as fast as wages over past 10 years as prices go up again
Rail fares rose twice as fast as wages over past 10 years as prices go up again
In the decade since 2009, fares for commuters have risen by 46% but the average weekly wage has only risen 23%. It comes as commuters returning to work today have been hit with a 2.7% rail fares rise.
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
South Western Railway commuters hit by rail strike farce as trains axed because staff off so long they need retraining
Hundreds of London commuter trains were axed today — because staff have been on strike for so long they have to be retrained in safety.
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Rail fares increase: Passengers 'face a decade of misery' of future rises claim campaigners
Rail passengers face “another decade of misery” as fares are hiked by an average of 2.7 per cent, a campaign group has claimed.
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Call for rethink on rail fares after latest above-inflation increase
Campaigners demand overhaul of system and fairer way to calculate future fares
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK