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Share via Email Virgin Trains suggest a national rail ticketing system with operators bidding for departure slots. Virgin claimed fares could fall under the plans it has submitted to the government-commissioned Williams review into the rail system. Unions said the plans would spell chaos, while the transport watchdog said passengers should retain the right to stand given the demand on peak services. Virgin said its plans would improve customer experience by abolishing overcrowding and ending complex ticketing, with one fare available at any given time for a seat on a particular service. The blueprint was drawn up before Virgin was disqualified earlier this month from bidding for franchises, including the competition to run the west coast service that it has run since — from London to Glasgow via Birmingham and Manchester — after Under its proposals, firms could bid for indefinite rights to operate bundles of departure slots for intercity train services — similar to airlines at airports - rather than a particular franchise for a defined period.


Virgin Trains calls for airline-style fares and seating for all
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Concessionary fares on the British railway network - Wikipedia
Currently, passengers have to wait until the start of the off-peak period at 7pm to purchase cheaper tickets. The offer, which has been running since July, was meant to finish at the end of this week, but it will now run until October You can already make a saving on your rail fair if you purchase tickets in advance. But the rail network said the promotion is designed to encourage spur of moment weekend getaways, which it said have been successful over the summer. How to save money on your rail fare HERE are some ways to get cheaper train travel: Check if you're eligible for a rail card: You can save up to a third on the price of your train ticket with a rail card.



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Virgin Trains Image: Getty Images Get the biggest daily stories by email Subscribe Thank you for subscribingWe have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Train travel. Often a confusing business. Virgin Trains offer a range of separate ticket fares depending on the time you want to travel and your departure and arrival destinations. All essential reading for the Christmas and New Year getaway.