Rail passengers protest fares hike at 100 stations

Demonstrations held across England and Scotland after cost of travel increases by 2.3%

Train protests
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Rail passengers are protesting fare increases in England today and will take to the streets in Scotland tomorrow.

Demonstrations are taking place outside 100 stations across the two countries, organised by a coalition of passengers' groups.

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