photo: Network Rail/UK Railway Dealers Seek Equal Pricing and Open Competition for Passenger Benefit
Railway dealers in the UK demand that train operators and independent railway dealers sell tickets at the same prices. There is currently a prohibition on selling certain travel types to independent railway dealers, which limits passengers' selection of the best offer and, at the same time, prevents the operation of opening competition with open access.
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At the recent meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, the ministers and representatives of the rail industry listened to speakers from Virgin Trains Ticketing, the Association of Independent Railway Dealers, and the Campaign for Better Transport, who outlined the importance of independent retailers in the development of the British railway market. They also called for greater regulatory security and innovation in the railway industry.
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According to Michael Solomon Williams, campaign manager at Campaign for Better Transport, passengers need to have a better overview of the availability of tickets at the most advantageous price. At present, buying train tickets is very complicated, which reduces confidence in train carriers. This is also since ticket prices in England and Wales have increased by 5.9%. As a result, railway carriers advocate for a reform that would increase interest in rail travel by providing more options and increasing seller competitiveness.
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