Petition Use Road Equivalent Tariff (as used for Scottish Ferry fares) for Rail Fares.

It is cheaper for two people to travel in their own car rather than by train on some journeys. Rail fares should be cheaper than taking a car, encouraging less car use.

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Typical journey Forres to Aberdeen 78 miles

single rail fare for couple (2 at £23.20) = £46.40

typical total cost by car (ref AA) 78miles at £0.40 = £31.20

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Date closed 3 May 2017
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