Rail fares rise condemned as 'eye-watering' by Labour [Guardian]
Date: 16/08/2011
Commuters will have to endure an average rise of 8% in the cost of their rail tickets next year following the latest inflation figures a price hike Labour described as 'eye-watering'.
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Rail fares rise condemned as 'eye-watering' by Labour
Guardian
Transport secretary defends 8% average rise, saying funding is needed for new carriages, Crossrail and Thameslink
Q&A: Rail fare rise
BBC News
Rail commuters are facing ticket rises of around 8% next year, following the release of latest inflation figures. But why are they set to increase by so much? And how will the money be used?
