Early Day Motion·EDM 1876
TRAIN FARES
26 November 20189 Signatures
Primary sponsor
Tim Farron
Liberal Democrat — Westmorland and Lonsdale
Motion Text
That this House recognises the appalling year that train passengers have had; notes that between 1 April and 21 July 2018 around 900 trains a day suffered from cancellations ;further notes that punctuality on Britain's railways has hit a 12 year low due to delays and disruptions; recognises the high price of train fares; and calls on the Governments to scrap its plans to increase rail fares by three per cent in January 2019 and instead freeze train fares for the New Year.