Campaign for Better Transport responds to Labour Party’s rail plans
Responding to the publication of Getting Britain Moving: Labour’s Plan to Fix Britain’s Railways, Paul Tuohy from transport charity Campaign for Better Transport said:
“We’re pleased to see that Labour’s plans for the railways aim to deliver much-needed reforms and promise to put passengers and freight first. Rail reform is long overdue, and passengers have waited long enough, so we particularly welcome the commitment to fares and ticketing reforms and to establishing Great British Railways.
“We are also pleased that many of our own recommendations for improving the rail network – including a best price ticket guarantee, a commitment to move more freight by rail and nationwide digital season tickets – have been taken on board.
“However, we are concerned that these plans may not strike the right balance between the government’s strategic direction for the railways and the benefits of private sector delivery. Our preferred model for the railways would be a franchising one, similar to Labour’s plan for buses, with a role for open access operators.”
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Notes to Editors
- Read Getting Britain Moving: Labour’s Plan to Fix Britain’s Railways.
- Read Campaign for Better Transport’s recent report: A fare future for rail: a blueprint for fares and ticketing reform.
- Campaign for Better Transport operates in England and Wales. Campaign for Better Transport’s vision is for all communities to have access to high quality, sustainable transport that meets their needs, improves quality of life and protects the environment. Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust is a registered charity (1101929).
