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Labour would bring in a "tough cap" on all rail fares in contrast to David Cameron's failure to stop another hike of up to 5.6% for some commuters from next year, Ed Miliband said on Friday.
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- Cobbles lifted for tram link workHundreds of cobbles in a Manchester square are to be photographed to ensure they are returned in the same position once a new tram link has been built.
Financial Times
- Berkshire admits BNSF standards slippedThe rail operator is struggling to clear backlogs but the rest of Warren Buffett’s conglomerate increased second-quarter earnings by 10.5 per cent
The Guardian
- Labour would cap train fares to stop hike of up to 5.6%, says Ed MilibandLabour would bring in a "tough cap" on all rail fares in contrast to David Cameron's failure to stop another hike of up to 5.6% for some commuters from next year, Ed Miliband said on Friday.
- Let the quiet carriage rest in peace – it's had its dayThankfully text, email and Facebook have reduced the number of people shouting into their mobiles. There are plenty of other ways to improve the passenger experience
Mail Online
- Unmasked: City high-flier Jonathan Burrows who dodged £43,000 in rail fares (then paid up in 3 days) Jonathan Burrows, 44, spent five years avoiding fares between Stonegate station in Kent and Canon Street in London - but can now be unmasked by the Mail despite his efforts to keep the story quiet.
London Evening Standard
- Commuters warned they face another inflation-busting round of fare rises Commuters face inflation-busting fare rises of up to 5.6 per cent next year, Labour leader Ed Miliband warned today.
Yorkshire Post
- Commuters face fare rises over inflationSome rail commuters could face inflation-busting fare rises of 5.6 per cent in the new year, Labour leader Ed Miliband has warned.
Doncaster Free Press
- Diesel fire at Balby train depotFirefighters were called to a diesel fire at the Roberts Road train depot in Balby last night.
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