Tuesday, 7 February 2012

One ticket fits all

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is planning to control all suburban railways and introduce a one-ticket system across Greater London.

He wants the Government to devolve to him the power to award rail franchises in order to integrate them with the London underground network and offer a more punctual, reliable and affordable service.

Mr Johnson said that the fractured organisation of London’s suburban railway is inefficient and needs a complete overhaul. His vision is for one integrated suburban service operating to the standards achieved on London Overground, which is one of the most reliable and popular  railways in the UK at the moment.

Mr Livingstone wanted to execute a similar plan when Mayor four years ago and has claimed he would attempt this proposal to Mr Johnson if elected.

Meanwhile, a report published by research company Just Economics found that Britain’s rail services are slower,  less comfortable and more expensive than those on the continent.



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