Öpik Calls for a Rethink on Train Fares (Montgomeryshire Liberal Democrats)

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Öpik Calls for a Rethink on Train Fares

February 18, 2010 3:08 PM

Local MP Lembit Öpik is standing up for train passengers by recognising their number one concern: high fares.

Lembit joined with MPs of all parties to call for rail fares to be reviewed. A review would look at bringing down the cost to make it easier for people to take the train instead of driving or flying.

A public transport campaigner at the Campaign for Better Transport said: "More and more MPs are saying that fares cannot keep rising above inflation. Politicians are realising that expensive train tickets make it difficult for people to go green."

Lembit said: "Driving down the cost of fares will enable people to take a greener route, lets stop punishing people for trying to act responsibly!"