PASSENGERS are missing out on cheap rail tickets because of timetable delays, a consumer group revealed on Wednesday.
The Rail Passengers' Council (RPC) said Network Rail is releasing train times as late as one week before the actual date of travel.
This means that passengers are unable to book months in advance and take advantage of the cheapest fares.
Under the terms of its licence, Network Rail is supposed to set its timetables at least 12 weeks in advance.
On the Euston to Manchester route, Virgin Value tickets were still not available on August 20, just one week before the August Bank Holiday, the RPC said.
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