Train passengers stage 'cattle class' protest

Commuters in the south-west were planning to stage a fare strike today after becoming fed up with constant delays and increasing fares. Users of First Great Western services from Cornwall to London have bombarded the train operator with complaints of overcrowding following the introduction of timetable changes last month. Now a pressure group, More Trains Less Strain, is encouraging passengers to take direct action by refusing to pay fares and instead hand conductors mock tickets printed with the words "cattle class". They each face a potential £1,000 fine.