Whitehaven and Workington MP Josh MacAlister, has welcomed the Labour Government’s freeze on rail fares – the first in 30 years.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the freeze ahead of the Budget this week, promising to put money back in the pockets of commuters after decades of spiralling fares.
For example, a typical commuter travelling to work using a season ticket will save:
• £140 per year, travelling from Whitehaven to Barrow
• £110 per year, travelling from Workington to Carlisle
Josh said:
“This historic freeze will give much-needed breathing space for families across West Cumbria. Labour understands the cost pressures working people face. And we also understand that the economy only works when it works for everyone – including making sure it’s affordable for people to travel to work and get where they need to.
“Of course, that also relies on the railway functioning properly and that is what we are currently lacking in West Cumbria. I met again recently with the Rail Minister to press the case for a major upgrade of the line and to get the Bransty tunnel reopened as quickly as possible. I will continue to make the case at every opportunity and at every level until the Cumbrian Coast Line is running as it should be.”
Josh MacAlister MP 