Rail fares 6% increase my ar*e
Discussion
smack said:
Unlike a season ticket (1 week, 1 month, 1 year etc) which is regulated.
I believe my season ticket is due to rise 12.7% this year. My annual car park ticket will no doubt also rise 10% or more as in previous years.The good news is that I can expect greater comfort on the trains and a more reliable service coupled with improved car park facilities.
On on, wait a minute..............
Sidicks
smack said:
That would be an unregulated fare that they can get away with raising it for as much as they want. Unlike a season ticket (1 week, 1 month, 1 year etc) which is regulated.
My annual season ticket went up from £3500 ish to £3900 ish. An 11% rise. So yes, a regulated fare but that doesn't help much.grumbledoak said:
I really wonder why people put up with it. Just move! I did it years ago and have barely needed a train since. fk 'em, the bone idle communists.
Brilliant! I'll move into London to be closer to work, that will save me a fortune on travel costs..Ah, wait a minute, I think there is a flaw in the plan....
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badgers_back said:
Indeed living in Stratford would piss you off
As it would me my boy.........I have to get there from the civilisation that is Bexleyheath that was £6.30 and is now £8.00..........only working 2 days so will be interested to see what my weekly 2-4 travel card is...was £19 a week grumbledoak said:
Sure. But my money is going on my property. Not keeping Bob Crow in champagne (when the workers aren't looking).
Network Rail are not causing this price rise.talk to the Train Operating Companies and their shareholders, and the rolling stock leasing companies, thats where the money goes!
Prolex-UK said:
Got my ticket today from Stratford to Chelmsford (return) pre increase it was £9.60 today £12.20...Not happy
wouldn't using your car be actually cheaper in your case? I done that journey every day a few years ago when i was based up there. you're even driving against the traffic (although parking in chelmsford can be a bh)things now reversed and i'm based in stratford
kmc1 said:
Prolex-UK said:
Got my ticket today from Stratford to Chelmsford (return) pre increase it was £9.60 today £12.20...Not happy
wouldn't using your car be actually cheaper in your case? I done that journey every day a few years ago when i was based up there. you're even driving against the traffic (although parking in chelmsford can be a bh)things now reversed and i'm based in stratford
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