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david and julie
Just been reading about the renewed franchise to GNER Rail.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4370645.stm
It it difficult to believe that the government is genuinely interested in traffic congestion or pollution when you read this sort of thing. £2M a week to the gov before any other operating costs! I know GNER bid for it but they must of been given guide prices, a fivefold increase is pathetic.
Surely this is the ultimate backdoor tax, which must effect fares for train users and any freight on that route. I never use it but I reckon a plane or car will be cheaper now.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4370645.stm
It it difficult to believe that the government is genuinely interested in traffic congestion or pollution when you read this sort of thing. £2M a week to the gov before any other operating costs! I know GNER bid for it but they must of been given guide prices, a fivefold increase is pathetic.
Surely this is the ultimate backdoor tax, which must effect fares for train users and any freight on that route. I never use it but I reckon a plane or car will be cheaper now.
