How the government is saving commuters £600 million on rail fares | Heidi Alexander Explains

Описание: Rail fares in England are being frozen for the first time in 30 years. Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander explains what this means for commuters and train passengers - including real savings of up to hundreds of pounds, and sets out the government's wider plan to transform Britain's railways through Great British Railways.

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0:11 - Why is the government freezing rail fares?
0:50 - Which fares are covered by the freeze?
1:05 - How much will passengers save?
1:47 - Great British Railways and the Railways Bill
2:10 - Simpler fares, a new app and contactless ticketing expansion
2:30 - Easing pressure today - building a better railway tomorrow