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Train operator to cut fare prices | Train operator to cut fare prices |
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Train passengers have been told to expect a cut in off-peak fares. | |
First Great Western will implement what it calls "substantial reductions" in off-peak fares between Oxford and Bicester and on the Oxford Canal Line. | First Great Western will implement what it calls "substantial reductions" in off-peak fares between Oxford and Bicester and on the Oxford Canal Line. |
The company is also cutting fares on many of its off-peak services in Somerset, Gloucs and Berkshire. | The company is also cutting fares on many of its off-peak services in Somerset, Gloucs and Berkshire. |
It comes after the rail operator announced improvements and apologised for not meeting expectations following protests by passengers. | |
Richard Rowlands, First Great Western regional manager, said: "Our strategy is to ensure the continued strong growth of our business while offering excellent value for money." | Richard Rowlands, First Great Western regional manager, said: "Our strategy is to ensure the continued strong growth of our business while offering excellent value for money." |
Standard and day-return tickets and travel cards from Cholsey, Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley, and Pangbourne stations to London Paddington could see price cuts of up to 13%, bringing them in line with fares from Reading. | Standard and day-return tickets and travel cards from Cholsey, Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley, and Pangbourne stations to London Paddington could see price cuts of up to 13%, bringing them in line with fares from Reading. |
In the West, off-peak train services from Worcester, Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Swindon will also see price reductions. | In the West, off-peak train services from Worcester, Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Swindon will also see price reductions. |
The largest is a 48% reduction in a cheap day-return ticket between Cheltenham/Gloucester and Swindon, down to £7 from £13.60. | The largest is a 48% reduction in a cheap day-return ticket between Cheltenham/Gloucester and Swindon, down to £7 from £13.60. |
The new fares come into effect from Sunday, 20 May. | The new fares come into effect from Sunday, 20 May. |
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