{"id":32916,"date":"2019-02-19T16:19:24","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T16:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=32916"},"modified":"2019-02-19T16:19:24","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T16:19:24","slug":"rail-plan-could-make-travelling-easier-and-cheaper-for-cardiff-commuters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2019\/02\/19\/rail-plan-could-make-travelling-easier-and-cheaper-for-cardiff-commuters\/","title":{"rendered":"Rail plan could make life cheaper for Cardiff commuters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33013\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-33013\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-33013\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/train-in-article-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/noscript> Proposed changes to railway ticket and fare systems have been put forward<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nA PLAN to overhaul traditional train tickets and fares could make travelling \u201ceasier\u201d and \u201ccheaper\u201d for Cardiff commuters.<br \/>\nThe Rail Delivery Group, which represents the UK\u2019s railway companies, says\u00a0a tap-in tap-out system, along with a weekly cap like the one used by the London Underground, would benefit commuters and those with flexible work schedules.<br \/>\nCommuters would use their bank card across Britain as they enter and exit stations and the fare would be automatically calculated.<br \/>\n<em>The Cardiffian <\/em>spoke to commuters about the proposed overhaul, many were not aware of the potential changes but thought they would benefit from them.<br \/>\nSteven Byrne, who often travels from Cardiff to Manchester, said: \u201cI welcome anything to take us forward.<br \/>\n\u201cThey have transformed Cardiff so anything to further improve our transport and make it easier and cheaper is good news to me.<br \/>\n\u201cEspecially if I save time and money on purchasing my tickets.\u201d<br \/>\nEllen Barker, a regular commuter from Barry to Cardiff, also agreed with the change to the ticket and fare system.<br \/>\n\u201cIt seems the ticket prices can be extortionate at times,\u201d she said.<br \/>\n\u201cChanges to make my journey fairer and easier \u2013 as well as others \u2013 can only be good.\u00a0Let\u2019s hope it works.\u201d<br \/>\nThe principles of the proposal are said to ensure fair pricing, simplicity and flexibility.<br \/>\nThe \u201conce-in-a-generation\u201d reform would change peak and off-peak travel making prices more flexible and cheaper at most times, the RDG claims.<br \/>\nHowever, they say there may be a potential increase at the edge of current peak times.<br \/>\nThey also suggest long-distance travellers will benefit from the system as it aims to stop people from having to buy split-tickets to get cheaper fares.<br \/>\nOver-crowding would also be addressed by the potential \u201cspreading of demand across the day.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>The Cardiffian <\/em>spoke to commuters about the proposed overhaul, many were not aware of the potential changes but thought they would benefit from them.<br \/>\nSteven Byrne, who often travels from Cardiff to Manchester, said: \u201cI welcome anything to take us forward.<br \/>\n\u201cThey have transformed Cardiff so anything to further improve our transport and make it easier and cheaper is good news to me.<br \/>\n\u201cEspecially if I save time and money on purchasing my tickets.\u201d<br \/>\nEllen Barker, a regular commuter from Barry to Cardiff, also agreed with the change to the ticket and fare system.<br \/>\n\u201cIt seems the ticket prices can be extortionate at times,\u201d she said.<br \/>\n\u201cChanges to make my journey fairer and easier \u2013 as well as others \u2013 can only be good.<br \/>\n\u201cLet\u2019s hope it works.\u201d<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30619\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30619\" style=\"width: 632px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-30619\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"632\" height=\"474\" 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30619\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"632\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/transport-for-wales-branding-2-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/noscript> Transport for Wales operate the railways throughout Wales<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nTransport for Wales says it expects the new scheme to begin rolling out in the next couple of years \u2013 but was unable to provide further comment at this time.<br \/>\nThe proposals come as a result of a consultation held by RDG and Transport Focus, an independent passenger watchdog.<br \/>\nPaul Plummer, chief executive of the Rail Delivery Group, said: \u201cCustomers have different needs and want an easy to use range of rail fares to meet them.<br \/>\n\u201cOur proposals can deliver exactly that \u2013 creating a system that better fits how people live and work today.\u201d<br \/>\nThe consultation \u2013 of almost 20,000 people \u2013 shows that eight out of 10 people want the current system to be changed.<br \/>\nIt also showed that 35% of non-rail users are put off using trains due to the existing fare system.<br \/>\nAnthony Smith, chief executive of Transport Focus, said: \u201cPassengers want to see root and branch reform to the outdated and outmoded fares and ticketing system.<br \/>\n\u201cStarting a rolling programme of reform, which, with all parties working together, has the potential to be rolled out operator by operator across the network over the next three to five years.\u201d<br \/>\nThe RDG says that rail companies want to work with the government now to begin implementing the reform of tickets and fares.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; A PLAN to overhaul traditional train tickets and fares could make travelling \u201ceasier\u201d and \u201ccheaper\u201d for Cardiff commuters. 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