Rail Fares: Cheltenham and London

Part of Delegated Legislation – in the House of Commons at 9:34 pm on 19 December 2018.

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Photo of David Drew David Drew Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) 9:34, 19 December 2018

I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. Considering that we are talking about the Stroud Valleys line, which goes to Cheltenham, I have a vested interest in this matter. On fares, when I had to travel to Gloucester last week, I found to my shock that it cost an extra £10 either way. That may well be what happens from where I live in Stonehouse, and yet that is exactly the same cost of just getting a train from Stonehouse to London. In other words, the company is charging a person the same when they are on the train as they would do if they were getting on the train for the shorter journey. That cannot be right or fair. Effectively, it is charging the punter more than it should. Does he agree?