I have been told that the only fares that are regulated are the full fare and the commuter season ticket prices and not the cheaper off peak fares. Is this the situation?
If it is then this works against the customer as the railway company will be trying to maximise revenue even if it means travelling with empty seats. ie 6 passengers paying £50 each gives more revenue that 10 paying £25 each. This discourages rail travel, increases road traffic & costs those who do use the railways more. Railway company is smiling however.
The consolidation of rail services in East Anglia and the common ownership of National Express and the new Rail Franchisee mean that the coach alterative as a fare regulator is also reduced. I know coaches & rail are supposed to be seperate but I am too old and too cynical to believe it to be the true case. It is impossible for me to blieve that a policy would be implemented by either part that would harm overall group profitability.
Are ALL fares regulated or only SOME of them?
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good point but rail companies like to offer massive discounts for those people who book in advance and even bigger discount if you book online. Virgin been a prime example. Fares are already very expencive in this country but if you know where and when you want to go its very cheap. Also some fares are still cheap Derby to Meadow Hall (two operators with 45minutes traveling time each way) only £7 for a adult. Bargin.
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