Tag: train travel
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Britain’s Prolific Train Fare Dodger Could Face Jail Time After 112 Unpaid Tickets
Background: A long history of unpaid rail fares In a case that has drawn attention to the issue of fare evasion in Britain, a man described by prosecutors as one of the country’s most prolific train fare dodgers could face custodial penalties after admitting to a large number of unpaid tickets. The individual, who has…
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Eurostar Suspends Europe Trains as Channel Tunnel Power Glitch Disrupts Peak Season
Overview: Power Failure Grinds Europe-Bound Rail Services to a Halt Eurostar temporarily suspended all international services across its Europe network after a power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel disrupted operations on Tuesday. The incident immediately impacted the busy peak travel season, including the London-to-Paris route that usually ferries tens of thousands of travelers daily…
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Train prices rise: Indian Railways announces fare increase
Indian Railways announces a fare hike that will impact travelers Train travel, often described as the lifeline for millions in India, is set to become more expensive as Indian Railways released details of a new fare hike. While the rail network continues to carry enormous passenger volumes daily, long-distance journeys will bear a larger share…
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‘Unfair’ Stansted train fare penalties to end: DfT targets unfair fines across south-east stations
Overview: A long-awaited change in rail ticketing penalties The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a plan to scrap a controversial ticketing rule that has been blamed for unfair fines against travellers at Stansted Airport and dozens of other stations in south-east England. The move, part of a broader review of ticketing penalties, will see…