London King's Cross.(C) P.S. Lewis
Much comment today on the fare increases.....daylight robbery, renationalization, rip offs, blame, value for money....amongst the phrases used in support of, or otherwise.
Fare rises in Mumbai lead commuters to violent actions.....and more disruptions after the fog this last week...
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Headlines
UK
More train trouble as fares rise. (Mail Online)
Commuters protest 'daylight robbery' rail fare increases while disruptions blight network.(The Independent)
Fare rises show why British railways should be renationalised.(Guardian)
David Cameron defends rail fare rises amid concerns over rip-off Britain.(Guardian)
Should trains run on Boxing Day? (Nottingham Post)
Commuter claims back refunds for all his delayed trains - and receives over £1000(Mirror)
Britain's rail industry blame game: all fingers point at the government (Guardian)
Rail fares: Minister Patrick McLoughlin defends rises.(BBC News)
UK rail fares price hike: What does passengers' cash actually get spent on? (International Business Times UK)
New boss named for new East Coast rail firm.(Peterborough Today)
Video: London Underground fares increase. (BBC News)
Not again.... Metrolink services halted at Ashton West after car ends up on tracks.(Manchester Evening News)
Rail union members to ask public for support.(The Blackpool Gazette)
International
China
Three New High-speed Rail Lines Start Operating CRIENGLISH.com
India
Mumbai commuters get violent over rail disruption, set ablaze two vehicles in Thane (Economic Times)
USA
Freight Rail Carrying More in 2014(aar.org via Railway Gazette)
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