Press release
Rocketing rail fares will drive more people on to the roads
14 August 2012
Responding to news today that rail commuters face a 6.2 per cent hike in average fares in the New Year, Friends of the Earth's Head of Campaigns Andrew Pendleton said:
"Rocketing rail fares will be an enormous blow to cash-strapped commuters and will simply make it harder for many people to get to work and encourage more vehicles onto our over-crowded roads.
"Earlier this year the Government froze fuel duty for motorists - similar support should be given to rail-users by capping fare rises below inflation.
"Public transport played a huge part in making London 2012 such a tremendous success - we now need an Olympian effort to give people across the country an affordable alternative to the car."
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Last modified: Aug 2012
