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Calls for a fares freeze as next year’s rail fares are announced

Aug 15th 2018

15 August 2018

Campaign for Better Transport is calling for a rail fares freeze on the day commuters learn how much their fares will go up in January.

New Chief Executive appointed

Aug 8th 2018

8 August 2018

Campaign for Better Transport has appointed Darren Shirley as its new Chief Executive.

August rail fares announcement next week – media briefing from Campaign for Better Transport

Aug 7th 2018

7 August 2018

On Wednesday 15 August, July’s RPI figure will be announced which is used to set the percentage by which regulated rail fares will rise from January 2019 and commuters up and down the country will know how much more they will have to pay for their season tickets next year.

Avoid another meltdown by giving Transport for the North real powers over rail

Aug 2nd 2018

2 August 2018

Responding to the letter sent to the Chancellor by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Campaign for Better Transport has added its voice to the call for investment in rail infrastructure to deliver much needed jobs, investment and growth in the North of England.

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