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Competition Policy: Preston-to-Scotland rail fares capped
6th December 2019
Here is a lovely example of competition authorities intervening to protect consumers.
In this case, the Competition and Markets Authority are concerned that FirstGroup and TrenItalia have monopoly power over rail routes into the West Coast of Scotland and so have intervened to cap fares.
🚄 Train passengers travelling on 21 routes between Preston and Scotland will benefit from capped fares and the availability of cheaper advance tickets following our investigation.
— Competition & Markets Authority (@CMAgovUK) December 6, 2019
Find out more: https://t.co/vghNEjDG7T
Preston-to-Scotland rail fares to be capped https://t.co/AXiwPpA4iK
— BBC Business (@BBCBusiness) December 6, 2019
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