Free bacon butties on offer as rail companies try to get commuters back on trains

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The Rail Delivery Group is creating a scheme which offers breakfasts, coffees, audio books and other rewards for people who are getting trains to work. It comes as rail companies look to recover from home working and the pandemic.

Read more:RDG chief executive Jacqueline Starr said:"Taking the train is more than just a journey, it benefits the environment, economy and local businesses.

"To encourage and support commuters as they return, the rail industry has launched a new commuter rewards website offering free hot drinks, mindfulness, course upgrades, music streaming, audiobooks and more to help enhance customers' on-train and at-destination experiences." Pure boss Spencer Craig said:"Like most businesses that rely on the commuter market, we saw our customer base drop by over 50% due to the work-from-home restrictions coming into force, and rail commuters no longer coming into the city."We're delighted to be working with the rail industry on their commuter rewards platform and look forward to welcoming customers back and providing them with delicious, nutritious meals and drinks on the go.

 

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Drop the ridiculous prices and improve the service?

Train fares are ridiculous! One of the major floors in getting people off the road , want to take the family out for the day well u can drive , have spending money and have change for the cost of train fares !

Wow a chance to win a free bacon sandwich.

'Come back on the trains! PLEASE! There's massive inflation and we want to be able to hike our ticket prices and you to not have any choice but to pay them!'

Free Bacon ‘Covid’ Butties along with inflation busting overpriced rail tickets… Is that the deal of the century?🤔

*scraps car*

What a turn around😂

Drop the masks and I’m all yours 👍🏻

How about reducing fairs? Instead of keep charging absolutely ridiculous prices that rise year upon year. 🖕🤡

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