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Rail can’t exist in a bubble

Feb 26th 2019

26 February 2019

Responding to the announcement by Keith Williams today, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

Fares proposals must put passengers at the heart of the railways

Feb 18th 2019

18 February 2019

Responding to the publication of the rail industry’s Easier Fares for All proposals today Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

Smart ticketing consultation welcomed, but fares reform still needed

Feb 7th 2019

7 February 2019

Responding to the launch of a Government consultation on smart ticketing, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

Investment in ultra low emission buses is welcome, but national strategy is needed

Feb 6th 2019

6 February 2019

Responding to news that the Government will award £48 million to operators and local authorities to help buy ultra low emission buses, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

Reopen these rail lines and put 500,000 people in reach of the railways

Feb 5th 2019

5 February 2019

Campaign for Better Transport today called on the Government to invest £4.8 billion in expanding the railway network to reach the most disconnected and disadvantaged communities.

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