The cost of running a railway is a central issue in the railway debate and it is something the Government has been very keen to focus on.A key part of the government’s plan to reduce costs is to cut the price of the rail transport services that run on the network.While it has not yet…
Transport fares in the UK are often cheaper than those in Europe, according to a new study from the University of Leeds.The study by the University’s Centre for Transport Economics and Policy (CTEEP) suggests the average fare for a UK rail journey in 2017 was £10.75.However, the study found that in comparison with other European…
India’s railway transport sector has grown rapidly in recent years, but how much is it paying its employees?A new report by the India Railways says it is paying about $7,000 a month for a train driver in the capital, Delhi.That translates to about $25,000 per month, and is the equivalent of about $30,000 in wages.According…