Paul Kelly
Verified Rep - BR Fares
There is an article in The Times today stating that the Williams Review has been delayed due to concerns over financial implications of fares reform. I can't see the full article because of the paywall, but it starts as follows:
I have to say, this doesn't seem very surprising at all and was probably predicted by many people on here. Can anyone see the full story and/or have any more details?
The rollout of cheaper train fares is at risk because of a Whitehall row over the biggest shake-up of the railways in 25 years, The Times has learnt. A review of the rail industry has been delayed after a clash between the Treasury and the Department for Transport (DfT) over the cost of reforms.
The analysis, led by Keith Williams, the former chairman of British Airways, had been due for release as a white paper last autumn, but ministers will now only promise that it will be published by the end of July.
It is understood that the delay is due to concerns over the financial implications of an overhaul of the fares system. Mr Williams said he wanted “simplified fares and ticketing” to stop...
I have to say, this doesn't seem very surprising at all and was probably predicted by many people on here. Can anyone see the full story and/or have any more details?