Andy
McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on
reports that reforms to the rail fare system will be trialled this May, said:
“It’s
welcome news that simplifying fares will be trialled but it is clear that this
is just tinkering around the edges.
“Privatised rail has created a fragmented system with a jumble of operators
offering a complicated array of fares for passengers to navigate.
“Passengers don’t want to shop around for tickets, they want to get from A to B
for the cheapest price. This is why Labour will bring our railways back into
public ownership, creating an integrated national network with simple and
affordable fares for all.”
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