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Protest at train fare rises
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Rail passengers have been urged to take action in the fight for fairer train fares.
The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT), angered at the 5.8 per cent average fare rise that mainline season ticket holders are now paying, asked passengers to sign petitions, write to the Government and take part in protests.
Supported by Monty Python star Michael Palin, the CBT campaign started at Charing Cross station in London.
CBT supporters put on David Cameron and Nick Clegg facemasks, while one campaigner had a mask of Transport Secretary Philip Hammond.
CBT chief executive Stephen Joseph said: "Commuters feel like they are being pick-pocketed by the Government, expected to pay more year on year for the same poor quality service.
"Even with the promised extra investment, many passengers will see no actual improvement to their daily commute."
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