The Association of Train Operating Companies has come under fire after reports suggested that the rail bosses’ group is poised to recommend further deregulation of the rail fares system.
ATOC’s fares review, expected by the end of the year, is predicted to recommend allowing companies to charge more for popular walk-up off-peak fares. Transport secretary Philip Hammond has already allowed regulated to rise faster, by inlfation plus 3 per cent, from 2012.
A TSSA transport union spokesperson said: “It would be the height of insanity for Philip Hammond to allow these rip off merchants even greater freedom to screw the passenger.”
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