|

Spink calls for a rethink on train fares

On Tuesday, 4 February 2010, Bob Spink stood up for train passengers by recognising their number one concern: high fares.

Bob is calling on the Government to review and cut rail fares to make taking the train the easy option. Fare cuts could be paid for with a fuel tax on domestic flights.

He was joined by Campaign for Better Transport to call for rail fares to be reviewed. A review would look at bringing down the cost to make it easier for people to take the train instead of driving or flying.

Cat Hobbs, public transport campaigner at Campaign for Better Transport said: "More and more MPs are saying that fares cannot keep rising above inflation. Politicians are realising that expensive train tickets make it difficult for people to go green."