Train Fare Rises: Here's what should really be done

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A decision to hike train fares by 1.6% in January has been greeted with dismay by those who have been trying to encourage commuters to get out of their houses and back into offices. But the pandemic's led to a massive fall in the number of people using rail and that's caused millions of pounds to be lost from the network. Is there an alternative that will encourage people to get on trains, and not leave the system strapped for cash? We speak to Mike Hewitson from the Transport Focus watchdog, which wants new types of tickets created that will let people travel for the days they need without having to but weekly or annual season tickets.

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