There
is a really simple reason why our road system is currently not fit for purpose……there
are too many cars. There......I've said it!
But why are there too many cars on the road? We have a public
transport system that (a) isn’t fit for purpose, (b) is a painful experience
and (c) is not cost effective.
The
solution?
To
put up train fares by 3.5% from 2015. I just don’t get it……why is it acceptable
to allow an increase above inflation?
You
see the real issue lies with the Government. Firstly, for allowing private
companies to run the train network. Secondly (and most importantly), they won’t
invest in a fit for purpose public transport system as it will take 10 years to
implement and they won’t be in power by then. Or to put that another way……there
is nothing in it for them.
For
years rail passengers have said it can be cheaper to use the plane - on some
rail tickets it would now be cheaper to buy a car.
The
latest rail fare rise is nothing short of rampant capitalism with no breaks
whatsoever. It is not far from the truth to say we have a spiv Government that
sees nothing wrong with it.
It’s
morally corrupt in my eyes.
It can be frustrating when trying to get to London. If booking ahead, the fare can be reasonable - but if you only have one or two weeks notice, which is often the way, I can be paying upwards of £200. I do sometimes check flights, and absolutely, it can be cheaper at times.
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