Train companies respond to report on off-peak fares

Responding to a report by Which? about off-peak restrictions, a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said:

“Rush hour happens at different times of the day in different parts of the country, so it’s not surprising that peak times can vary.

“Train companies use cheap deals to manage demand and encourage people to travel at less busy times of the day to ease pressure on peak time services.

“Millions of people travel on the cheap tickets every week and the overwhelming majority have no problem whatsoever buying the right ticket and getting on the right train.”