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January 3, 2017

Analysis points to rail privatisation as key driver of commuting costs

Rail commuters returning to work today (3 January 2017) face fresh fare increases, while spending up to six times as much of their salaries on rail fares as European passengers on publicly owned railways, new research by the Action for Rail campaign has revealed
August 16, 2016

TUC analysis finds rail fares risiing at twice the rate of wages

Rail fares have increased at double the speed of wages since 2010, according to new analysis released today (16 August 2016)) by the TUC and the rail unions’ Action for Rail campaign.
August 19, 2015

Rail fares have risen by 25 per cent since 2010, TUC analysis reveals

Rail fares for season tickets and other regulated fares, have risen nearly three times faster than wages over the last five years, according to new analysis from the TUC.
June 17, 2014

Campaigners protest against new private rail franchise

Rail campaignersl have protested against government plans to create a new giant private rail franchise whose creation could lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs and a less safe rail network. .
February 25, 2014

Unions protest against threat of rail privatisation across Europe

UK rail unions will join colleagues from across Europe in Strasbourg today to protest against EC plans to impose the privatisation of rail passenger services across Europe.
October 23, 2013

Unions and campaigners oppose staff cuts at London tube and train stations

The Action for Rail campaign joins forces today (23 October) with campaign groups to condemn plans to shed hundreds of staff across London Transport.

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