UK train fares 50% higher than rest of Europe

Rail fares in Britain are on average 50% higher than the rest of Europe, a study for the UK government from Passenger Focus has shown, February 2009, putting pressure on rail operators and the government to cut ticket prices.

Campaign for Better Transport: Public transport: Rail http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/campaigns/public_transport/rail

Passenger Focus: Press Release, 19.2.09: Watchdog publishes research into value for money and European fares comparisons http://www.passengerfocus.org.uk/news-and-publications/press-release.asp?dsid=2530

---