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August 15, 2018

TUC finds rail fares have risen over twice as fast as wages in past decade

Rail fares have increased at more than twice the speed of wages since 2008, according to new analysis released by the TUC.
August 15, 2018

UK rail passengers 'paying ten times more than French counterparts'

Rail union RMT says British passengers are paying more than ten times their French counterparts, and rail fares rising twice as fast as wages.
February 13, 2018

Government 'must improve the way it makes infrastructure decisions'

The Government’s inability to make smart decisions on badly needed infrastructure means rail, road and energy improvements are being delivered late, over-budget and in some cases, not at all, finds a new report.
January 6, 2014

UK commuters spend vastly more on rail fares than others in Europe

UK commuters spend over three times more of their salary on rail fares than most European passengers, research has revealed.
December 28, 2013

Rail price rises in 2014 will hit workers and families

Commuters, environmentalists and transport groups are concerned about the impact of price increases by rail companies next year
August 17, 2013

Concern over more inflation-busting rail fare rises to come

Public transport campaigners say that the government is colluding with private rail companies to inflict more pain on passengers.
January 30, 2009

Heathrow opponents want rail hub not third runway

Opponents of the third runway at Heathrow airport, who say the government's expansion plans are an environmental disaster, are putting forward alternative plans for a rail hub there.

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