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Anger At SWT 20 Per Cent Train Fare Rise
« on: May 08, 2007, 11:13:30 AM »
Rail users have slammed SWT's plans to increase mid-morning and first class fares which could see ticket prices rise by an inflation-busting 20 per cent (link below.)
http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/05/anger_at_swt_20_per_cent_train.html#more

Passenger Focus has asked SWT for an explanation (link below.)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6633881.stm
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Re: Anger At SWT 20 Per Cent Train Fare Rise
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2007, 11:40:52 AM »
The Liberal Democrats have tabled a Commons motion condemning the increase as "excessive" and calling for a review of the regulation of rail fares (link below.)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6660807.stm
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