Britain | The fat controller
The Treasury may use ticket pricing to discourage working from home
Commuter groups aren’t happy about the prospect
COMMUTING BY RAIL has rarely been so pleasant. The days of overcrowded, often late-running peak services seem long gone. With many people still working from home, commuters are now almost guaranteed a seat, and fewer passengers mean fewer delays. Last month half of Britain’s trains arrived ahead of schedule.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “The fat controller”
Britain May 8th 2021
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