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RAIL USERS HIT WITH ANOTHER PRICE HIKE

August 18, 2009 3:32 PM

FGW Train"I am displeased to learn that First Great Western is squeezing their Off-Peak passengers," says Nick Harvey. "FGW is set to introduce restrictions on its cheapest off-peak tickets as of 6 September, which will mean fare increases of 20 per cent. This comes on top of FGW increasing their car-parking charges by 25 per cent."

"Passenger Focus informs me the new arrangements will add even more complexity to an already complicated system. For example the new Super Off-Peak ticket doesn't allow a return from London between 3pm and 7pm. This will clearly cause problems for families."

"Unfortunately off-peak fare regulations do nothing to safeguard against train companies eroding the times for which these tickets are applicable."

For more information see:

http://www.passengerfocus.org.uk/news-and-publications/press-release.asp?dsid=3115

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