Rail fare increases a 'kick in the teeth' for passengers

Transport campaigners have slammed the annual rail fare increases across Britain as "another kick in the teeth" for passengers. Lianna Etkind, of the Campaign for Better Transport, said: "Today's fare rises are another kick in the teeth for long-suffering rail passengers. Southern Rail customers have told Sky News of their anger at the price hikes, after a year that saw record delays and many journeys hit by strike action.