A trial aimed at simplifying train fares, analyzed by PA news agency and reported by NeilLancefield, has led to significant price increases, with some journeys on the East Coast Main Line costing more than £100 extra. This 'awful' scheme, involving tickets sold by the London North Eastern Railway (LNER), has sparked outrage among passengers, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan being accused of concealing railcard discounts amidst the Central line chaos. Khan has urged passengers affected by delays to claim refunds. The price hikes, criticized amidst the #CostOfLivingCrisis, are part of a broader issue affecting train passengers heading to and from London, with warnings of charges up to £193.
🚅 London to Edinburgh trains ‘£100 more expensive’ in simpler rail fares trial https://t.co/Eiv5eMnFeI
Train tickets prices increase by more than £100 after 'awful' scheme https://t.co/bKdoPQLuVZ
Train passengers heading to and from London issued '£193' charge warning https://t.co/9p2XSVfpZa
'Awful move!' Train ticket prices rise by more than £100 due to ‘simpler fares’ scheme https://t.co/bKdoPQLuVZ #train #rail #CostOfLivingCrisis
A trial to simplify train fares is adding more than £100 to the cost of some journeys on one of Britain’s busiest railway lines ✍️: @NeilLancefield https://t.co/6w8hAGbdj0
A trial to simplify train fares is adding more than £100 to the cost of some journeys. The price hike was revealed by PA news agency analysis of tickets sold by Government-owned operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for travel on the East Coast Main Line. https://t.co/fScpnpNUHC
London train passengers outraged over £100 bill and say 'it's awful' https://t.co/hW2jRppXev
🚅 Sadiq Khan accused of hiding railcard discounts from millions of passengers https://t.co/zYGfiUaZxI
Central line chaos latest: @SadiqKhan encourages passengers to claim refunds for delayed journeys https://t.co/hPDP4p4RRz