Fare Strike Against Farce Great Western on Mon 28th Jan!

bristol | transport | announcement

Monday January 21, 2008 20:12

by Jon and Julie Boston - More Train Less Strain

severnbeach at hotmail dot co dot uk

A fare strike is happening in response to a 10% price hike in train fares and a worsening service! This is taking place at various stations across the network, including Oxford, Bath, Bristol Temple Meads, Frome, Warminster, Oldfield Park, Keynsham, Yate and Yatton.

Read the full text for more details and how to get involved..

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A fare strike is happening on Monday 28th Jan in response to a 10% price hike in train fares and a worsening service! This is taking place at various stations across the network, including Oxford, Bath, Bristol Temple Meads, Frome, Warminster, Oldfield Park, Keynsham, Yate and Yatton.

This is what will happen on the day of the strike:- 'Fare strike tickets' are handed out to commuters outside of the various stations from 7.30AM onwards. Commuters then board their trains however they wish (either with a valid rail ticket or the 'fare strike ticket' if possible). If commuters are approached by staff on the train they should offer their 'fare strike ticket'. Commuters should also hand in their 'fare strike ticket' at the gate of their destination.

The aim of this action is to show First that we're not prepared to put up with their shoddy, expensive service.

We ask that you help out by doing some or all of the following:
- collect your ticket and take part in the fare strike on Monday,
- spread the word, either by word of mouth, flyering outside stations etc, or by putting up posters (you can download leaflets and posters from the links),
- help distribute 'fare strike tickets' on Monday 28th Jan.

If you would like to help out please get in touch. You can ring Julie on 0117 942 8637 and 07791 867512, or email her at severnbeach@hotmail.co.uk.

The more people on board with us the more stations we could include in the fare strike. Alot of stations are striking already, but so far the only station in Bristol taking part is Temple Meads. With more people involved we could also cover Bristol Parkway and even some of the smaller stations.

Leaflet (front)