Criticism at government's rail fare rise plans

There has already been criticism of plans to increase rail fares by RPI+3% for three years from January 2012, announced as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review.

Stephen Joseph, the chief executive of the Campaign for Better Transport, said: "The chancellor’s statement focuses on large-scale transport projects but the reality is cuts in funding for everyday transport. These projects should not be used as a smokescreen to cover up service cuts and rocketing fares on our buses and...