The Tories’ ‘Great British Rail Sale’ was dismissed as a “gimmick” by Labour and unions today as it will only cover 1% of journeys for one month - and no commuter fares.
Grant Shapps said just over a million tickets will be discounted, around 800,000 of them half-price, in a 33-day period.
The Transport Secretary boasted it would “help passengers facing rising costs of living”.
