British Rail 'considering cuts in rush-hour services'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.BRITISH RAIL passengers face cuts in services and more overcrowding because of loss of revenue caused by the recession and cuts in government grant, according to the rail users' watchdog, writes Christian Wolmar.
In a strongly-worded new year message, the Central Transport Consultative Committee warns that 'BR is working on a number of options for cuts in services'.
It says that on Network SouthEast, 'the significant loss of peak-hour passengers will lead to cuts in the number of rush-hour train services from May on some routes. A number of older trains will be scrapped or mothballed to reduce maintenance costs and some remaining services will be run with fewer coaches.'
The committee also criticises the removal of staff from more Network SouthEast stations, leaving many unstaffed.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments