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Rail passengers in England and Wales will be hit by above inflation fare rises on Monday.
Sunday, 28 February 2021
BBC News
- Swindon and Cricklade railway: Trespassers warned of finesTrespassers on the Swindon and Cricklade Railway face fines of up to £1,000 and could be taken to court, police have warned.
ITV News
- What you need to know about the rail fares riseRail fare rises are always a controversial issue.
- Concern Newcastle to Carlisle railway could be impacted by landslipThere's concern train services between Newcastle and Carlisle could be under threat following a landslip on the banks of the River Tyne.
The Scotsman
- ScotRail could woo passengers back with tickets that cost less the more you travelInnovative discounts to attract passengers onto trains post-lockdown are being investigated by Scotland’s main operator.
Daily Express
- Boris to entice workers back to offices with new flexible travel tickets in JuneBORIS Johnson is drawing up plans to offer commuters flexible season tickets to encourage them to go back to their offices.
The Mirror
- Commuters to be offered flexible rail season tickets 'by June' as lockdown easedWorkers will be able to use the new flexible season tickets for two or three days a week, potentially saving them hundreds of thousands of pounds, it is reported
Sky News
- Rail fares to rise above inflation for millions, with govt warned price hike could hurt city centresRail fares in England and Wales are going to rise above inflation for the first time in seven years - with the government accused of "pricing the railways out of existence".
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Northern introduces new app for refundsNORTHERN is introducing new technology that allows refunds to appear almost instantly in customers' bank accounts.
London Evening Standard
- Train fares to rise above inflation for the first time in 8 yearsRail passengers in England and Wales will be hit by above inflation fare rises on Monday.
Reading Evening Post
- The £150m Paddington Crossrail station is finally finishedThe long-awaited rail line is now expected to open in the first half of next year
Other Regional Press
- Promises over electrification of two key rail Pennine routes need to be kept says leaderThe Government has been urged by Calderdale councillors to push forward with electrification of two Pennine rail routes as promised.
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