Andy
McDonald MP. Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to
the publication of Transport Focus latest National Rail Passenger Survey,
said:
“With
promised upgrades delayed or cancelled and fares rising way ahead of wages,
it’s disappointing but not surprising that passenger satisfaction remains low
despite small improvements on the previous survey.
“The
results also reveal a concerning decline in passengers’ sense of personal
security, bringing into question the government’s policy of de-staffing and
de-skilling the railway.
“With
fewer than half of passengers finding value for money in the price of their
ticket, it’s becoming more difficult for the government to justify allowing
private and foreign state-owned companies to take money out of the system that
should be used to improve services or hold fares down.
“It’s
clear than an alternative is needed for Britain’s railways. It is time for our
railways to be run under public ownership, in the public interest as an
integrated national asset, with affordable fares for all and long-term
investment in the railway network.”
Follow this news feed: Labour