UK Rail fares to rise an average 2.3 percent, the biggest rise for 3 years

The video discusses the annual increase in UK rail fares, highlighting a 2.3% rise in 2017, the largest in three years. Passengers express dissatisfaction due to poor service quality, especially on Southern Rail. The government introduces compensation schemes for delays, but the financial burden falls on taxpayers. The rail industry defends the fare hikes as necessary for modernization, with most revenue reinvested into the network. Despite investments, passengers remain skeptical about improvements.

What was the average percentage increase in UK rail fares in 2017?

• 3.0%

• 2.0%

• 2.3%

• 1.5%

What new compensation scheme was introduced for Southern Rail passengers?

• Free travel for a month

• Compensation for annual season ticket holders

• Compensation for delays over 30 minutes

• Refund for any delay

How much compensation is provided for train delays of 15 to 29 minutes?

• 100% of the fare

• 50% of the fare

• 10% of the fare

• 25% of the fare

Who bears the cost of the compensation scheme for Southern Rail delays?

• Southern Rail

• The passengers

• Private investors

• The government

What percentage of each pound is reinvested into the rail industry according to the lobbying group?

• 100%

• 50%

• 75%

• 97%