Average train fares have increased dramatically since the start of the recession, almost three times faster than wages, new research revealed today.
Average train fares have increased dramatically since the start of the recession, almost three times faster than wages, new research revealed today.
Unions said the study, published to mark nationwide protests against high fares, showed how commuters and other passengers were suffering "transport poverty".
Rail unions, passenger groups and other campaigners will lobby travellers at 50 train stations across the UK today, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, warning that 2013 will see fare rises, ticket office closures, staff cuts and more delays and disruption to services.
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