Chris Grayling defends expensive last-minute rail fares

Chris Grayling defends expensive last-minute rail fares

Transport secretary says passengers can avoid fares of up to £338 by planning in advance

The transport secretary has defended train companies who charge more than £300 for peak-time fares as he launched the biggest overhaul of Britain’s railways in a generation.

Chris Grayling said that in order for passengers to avoid paying fares in the hundreds of pounds, they should book in advance. A standard Manchester to London peak-time standard fare is £338 return.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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