Steve Hedley interview on rail fare rises

The video discusses the impact of fare increases on passengers and taxpayers, highlighting the disparity between wage growth and fare hikes. It debates whether taxpayers or passengers should fund rail services, noting that government subsidies still support train companies. The video also covers investments in rail infrastructure and the RMT's plans to support a nationalized rail system under Jeremy Corbyn's Labour government.

What is one of the main concerns about increased rail fares discussed in the video?

• Passengers are paying more without significant improvements.

• Shareholders are investing more in the rail network.

• Passengers are receiving better services.

• The government is reducing subsidies.

According to the video, what does the government claim about the use of fare revenues?

• They are reinvested into the rail network.

• They are used to pay off national debt.

• They are used to lower taxes.

• They are distributed among shareholders.

What is one of the criticisms mentioned about train operating companies?

• They are not making enough profit.

• They are investing too much in new technology.

• They are extracting profits that could be reinvested.

• They are reducing the number of trains.

What action is the RMT union supporting to address fare increases?

• Nationalization of the rail network.

• Privatization of the rail network.

• Increased subsidies for train companies.

• Reduction of train services.

Who is the political leader mentioned in the video that the RMT supports for rail nationalization?

• Theresa May

• Jeremy Corbyn

• David Cameron

• Boris Johnson