TSSA Backs Rail Fares Freeze 

Rail union TSSA has backed the freezing of rail fares across England by the government at Westminster, describing it as ‘much needed and welcome’. 

Ahead of the Budget on Wednesday the Chancellor and Transport Secretary have signalled they will hold rail fares at the current rate, the first such freeze in three decades.  

Commenting, TSSA General Secretary, Maryam Eslamdoust said: “This move ahead of the Budget signals a much needed and welcome step for hard pressed passengers many of whom continue to struggle with the cost of living.  

“We simply must have a railway which can be used by all - and that means fair fares. Our railways are the economic backbone of the country, and we can only build a better, fairer, Britain with a railway run in the public interest in all respects – including when it comes to fares.”