Labour calls for renationalisation after 'staggering' rail fare rises

Train ticket prices are set to rise by an average of 1.1% on SaturdayCommuters will be paying 25% more for rail season tickets on average since David Cameron took office, Labour has calculated.Fares are set to rise by an average of 1.1% on Saturday and shadow transport secretary Lilian Greenwood said they would mean passengers being hit by a “truly staggering” rise of up to £2,000 in cash terms since 2010. Continue reading...