RAIL travellers in East Lancashire faced a new round of massive price increases when British Rail introduced a new fares structure later in the month. British Rail announced the changes this morning, a day after the Transport Users Committee announced record complaints from rail users.

"North West commuters have the right to demand a big improvement in the service," said committee secretary John Moorhouse.

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