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Train prices go UP AGAIN!

This is a joke. The prices have been going up far too quickly in recent months/years.

Unless you book months in advance you struggle to get a good deal and after speaking to some people at work the costs of a season/monthly pass is ridiculous.

Sorry about the rant!

Comments

  • The cost of practically everything is going up.

    No reason why train fares should be any different.

    Just gotta roll with the punches.
  • Twice the rate of inflation though? Ouch.

    I am glad I rarely use the trains nowadays. Overcrowded, over-priced and a crap service to boot.
    Thinking critically since 1996....
  • Are less people using trains nowadays?

    Not wishing to defend price rises but regardless of inflation if less people are using the service prices will inevitably need to go up.
  • Shah79
    Shah79 Posts: 97 Forumite
    I suspect people are using buses a lot more now because the prices are incomparable.
    'Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream.'

    :A

    Shah
  • Shah79
    Shah79 Posts: 97 Forumite
    Furthermore, it was cheaper for me to rent in London that buy a season pass to commute in. Now, considering how much it costs to rent in London, that is ridiculous.
    'Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream.'

    :A

    Shah
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