Cap on-the-day intercity rail fares, urge UK campaigners

Campaign for Better Transport says fair fares' are needed with walk-up single fare from London to Edinburgh likely to pass 200

Transport campaigners have urged the government to cap walk-up rail fares after research showed almost half of British travellers avoid travelling by train because of the cost.

The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) said 44% of respondents said that train travel was too expensive - exceeding the number who said they found driving more convenient.