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Short train trips from Whittlesey to Peterborough cost more per mile than longer routes, discouraging ridership despite service improvements.
A volunteer at Whittlesea station, Geoffrey Howes, has highlighted that short train trips from Whittlesey to Peterborough cost more per mile than longer journeys like Ely to Cambridge, with a return fare of £7.20 for six miles compared to £3.70 for 30 miles.
Despite recent service improvements, he argues high fares discourage ridership, leading to empty trains and increased road congestion.
Howes urges the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Mayor Paul Bristow to push for fairer pricing, noting Greater Anglia’s significant presence at the station and suggesting subsidies could help.
While the authority lacks direct fare control, it acknowledges the issue and plans to work with rail operators to improve equity and connectivity.
Los viajes cortos en tren desde Whittlesey a Peterborough cuestan más por milla que las rutas más largas, desalentando a los pasajeros a pesar de las mejoras del servicio.