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September 14th - Abolishing peak-time rail tickets

September 14th - Abolishing peak-time rail tickets

FromSimon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast


September 14th - Abolishing peak-time rail tickets

FromSimon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Sep 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Scotland is to abolish peak-time rail fares for a six-month trial.The only “walk-up” fare for immediate purchase and travel will be the cheaper off-peak ticket. Savings for rush-hour commuters will range from 20 to 48 per cent, with passengers between Edinburgh and Glasgow seeing the price almost halve, falling by £14 to £14.90. Could it happen in the rest of the UK?This podcast is free, much like my weekly newsletter. Subscribe now to have it delivered every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Sep 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Simon Calder is the Independent’s travel correspondent, the UK’s leading travel journalist. From news updates to discussions with experts, Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast will bring you all you need to know from the world of travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.