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Article #147Re: Virgin-Stagecoach seek passenger views on IC East Coast rail franchise
From: Duncan
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 09:08
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 09:08
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On 20 Nov 2004 18:50:22 GMT, "Ian Johnston" <NOianSPAM.NOgroupsSPAM@btinternet.com> wrote: >But surely advanced purchase savings only apply to long distance >routes, or at least the savings are only significant long distance? >And for everyday short-distance travel there are season tickets. Mind >you, should season ticket discounts be abolished to bring down the >price for occasional travellers? But if all season tickets were removed the TOCs would have to employ a *lot* more staff to man the ticket offices and all the additional support and administration costs. Thus pushing up the prices for everybody. Duncan.
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