Mark Outlines True Cost of ScotRail Hike
In light of the news ScotRail is to increase train fares by 6% from January, Mark Griffin MSP has outlined the true cost to local commuters, and is urging people to sign up to Scottish Labour’s online campaign to stop the SNP rolling out plans which will be detrimental to those who travel by rail.
Mark said:
"The SNP Government is already planning on cutting train numbers and increasing journey times. Now rail users will be forced to pay higher fares too.
"If travelling at peak time from Cumbernauld to Glasgow, the fare will increase by 40 pence if a return ticket has been purchased. A Croy to Edinburgh return ticket at peak times will increase by over £1. If local people are travelling to either city on a daily basis, as many do for work, then this increase will seriously hit their pockets.
"Pressure is placed on commuters to dump their cars and use public transportation more, but there is little incentive when the prices keep increasing.
"I urge anyone who is concerned by the proposed changes to contact my office on 01236 423 555."
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