AS the post-privatisation chaos continues on the rail network, the impact of the 'revised timetables' is only just beginning to sink in.
By 'rescheduling' services, the rail operators are able to save money by not paying compensation to passengers for journeys that arrive two hours or more after the normal time.
Journeys from places like Liverpool, Manchester and Preston to London normally take between two and three hours and, once they are an hour late, compensation payments are made to passengers proportionate to the lateness.
Now, however, these journeys have been rescheduled to take between four and five hours, and compensation is only paid if they arrive an hour after this rescheduled arrival time.
The travelling public continue to pay normal prices for this appalling service while the operating companies rake in the profits with no financial penalties for the delays.
Roger Bannister
UNISON National
Executive Council
(Personal Capacity)
71/73 Admin Building
Admin Road
Kirkby, L33 7TX
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