Train travel is cheaper than domestic air travel. So says the Rail Delivery Group, which represents the operators, both passenger and freight, in the UK. However, independent research…
In Britain the fares debate between train and plane continues
Simpler UK fares plans get a mixed reaction
The government-managed London and North Eastern Railway has announced plans to radically overhaul its fare structure. The train operating company proposes to simplify the myriad of different fares…
ScotRail launches off-peak all-day fares trial
ScotRail, the operator of the vast majority of services in Scotland has launched a uniform fare structure regardless of the time of day, as a trial. That means rush…
Analysis
Can cross-border ticketing become European?
Cross-border rail traffic is a recurring topic and receives a lot of attention. Or not enough, as the case may be. Good intentions to simplify things often come…
Looking behind Britain’s cut price tickets deal
The UK government has surprised the travel market with the announcement of a snap sale of passenger train tickets, claiming to cut the cost of rail travel in…