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Title: Rail Firms Plan 'To Sneak In Fare Rise Twice A Year' Post by: Lee on February 07, 2007, 10:05:48 A number of rail companies , including First Great Western (services into Paddington) and First Capital Connect , are looking at plans to introduce two separate fare increases , possibly in May and September (link below.)
http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/02/rail_firms_plan_to_sneak_in_fa.html#more Title: Re: Rail Firms Plan 'To Sneak In Fare Rise Twice A Year' Post by: grahame on February 07, 2007, 19:43:58 Yes, those are the two firms named in the Daily Telegraph too ... no mention of any Stagecoach, Arriva, National Express or Virgin franchises. Is this across the board, or just First's initiative?
Title: Re: Rail Firms Plan 'To Sneak In Fare Rise Twice A Year' Post by: Lee on February 08, 2007, 11:31:43 It has been said that Director General Rail (DfT) Mike Mitchell chaired a relevant meeting , so I am assuming across the board , but not 100% sure.
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