Norman Baker

Government announces plans for simplified rail ticketing

Rail passengers could soon be given extra confidence that they are getting the best deal on their journeys under new plans announced by the coalition government on Wednesday (18 September 2013).

Rail Minister Norman Baker has announced plans for a pilot scheme that could see all long-distance rail tickets sold on a single-leg basis and allow passengers to more easily “mix and match”...

Government announces flexible train ticketing trial

The government will invest in a trial of flexible ticketing as part of its drive to give commuters a better deal on the railways, Rail Minister Norman Baker announced today (16 September 2013).

The Department for Transport will run a competition next year to select a train operator to run a pilot on a busy commuter route into London so it can assess the benefits.

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Council leader encouraged by rail talks with government minister

The Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport, Norman Baker, MP has told Council leader Tudor Evans he recognises the need to secure improvements to the peninsula rail network as a matter of urgency.

The Council Leader met the Minister in Westminster on Thursday (25 April) to reiterate the importance of measures to ensure the region's rail network can withstand further flooding, bad...