Disabled commuters to be hit by new rush-hour train fare hikes
By Jayne Warren - 23/05/2008
CrossCountry, which took over the rail franchise for services between Aberdeen and Penzance and between Stansted and Cardiff from Virgin Trains last year, has brought in a new charging system that means that holders of disabled railcards will be unable to purchase saver tickets with their railcards before 9.30am.
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