Well Anna - NSW shows the way!

[SteelPan]

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-to-slash-train-fares-ofarrell-20110530-1fbbm.html

Qld should AT LEAST match this - even more, better it, our fares are a shocker compared.

[Gazza]

But SteelPan, The money being spent on fare cuts could have actually gone towards higher frequency services.

[SteelPan]

But SteelPan, The money being spent on fare cuts could have actually gone towards higher frequency services.

Obviously, the new NSW govt is honest enough to stand by its pledge to reduce overpriced train fares.  Additional services is another matter.

[dwb]

When did Qld Labor ever pledge to reduce overpriced train fares... must have been in your dreams!

But SteelPan, The money being spent on fare cuts could have actually gone towards higher frequency services.

Obviously, the new NSW govt is honest enough to stand by its pledge to reduce overpriced train fares.  Additional services is another matter.

[Gazza]

overpriced train fares.

NSW is overpriced?
Examples?

[SurfRail]

overpriced train fares.

NSW is overpriced?
Examples?

I would in fact say that everything but train fares is overpriced in Sydney.  At least they have the decency to toss a few rotten apples for free.

[somebody]

overpriced train fares.

NSW is overpriced?
Examples?

How about $3.20 to go one station?

[dwb]

overpriced train fares.

NSW is overpriced?
Examples?

How about $3.20 to go one station?

You should be walking one station distance.

[somebody]

You should be walking one station distance.

a) Why
b) are you then saying that ($3.20) is a fair price for whatever the minimum distance you believe that it is acceptable not to walk.

[dwb]

You should be walking one station distance.

a) Why
b) are you then saying that ($3.20) is a fair price for whatever the minimum distance you believe that it is acceptable not to walk.

Where'd $3.20 come from.

But yes, I think by 2014, $3.24 will be a bit steep for a 1 station off peak go card journey.

[somebody]

You should be walking one station distance.

a) Why
b) are you then saying that ($3.20) is a fair price for whatever the minimum distance you believe that it is acceptable not to walk.

Where'd $3.20 come from.

But yes, I think by 2014, $3.24 will be a bit steep for a 1 station off peak go card journey.

Here: http://www.131500.com.au/tickets/fares/fares
The question was asked re: NSW fares.