PROPOSED RAIL FARE INCREASES FOR ZONE 6 LONDON SUBURBAN TRAINS

Early day motion 2869, tabled 26 October 2006 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 15 members.

That this House notes that the proposed rail fare increases planned for January 2007 to zone 6 London Suburban Trains include rises of between 33 per cent. and 36 per cent; further notes that a peak return to Waterloo from stations such as Kingston and Surbiton will increase from the current £6.80 to a massive £9.20; believes this will hit hard commuters on low and modest incomes, especially those working part-time, for whom options such as travelcards do not make financial sense; and calls on the Secretary of State for Transport and the Mayor of London to review these rises immediately.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 4, Labour 2, DUP 1, Independent 1.