Trains must not become “a rich man’s toy”

Campaign for Better Transport staged a stunt at Waterloo Station yesterday (August 14) as part of its Fair Fares Now campaign calling trains not to become “a rich man’s toy”.

The protest followed the announcement that rail fares are to increase by 6.2 per cent next year.

Stephen Joseph, Campaign for Better Transport’s chief executive, said: “Passengers need a fairer deal on train travel. Not only would this help individual passengers – already struggling due to rising inflation and frozen wages – but it will benefit the economy too.

“Rail fares are currently rising at three times the rate of wages and further rise threaten to price many off the train.

“Today’s (August 14) event shows the send the Government a clear message: trains must be affordable for all.”