HC Deb 24 October 1946 vol 428 cc21-2W
Mr. Austin

asked the Minister of Transport what are the comparative single fares by railway and omnibus, tabulating each station and its road equivalent, from Manchester to Stretford, Urmston, Irlam and Astley, respectively; whether he has under review the question of the disparity; and whether he will explain the reasons for such disparities.

Mr. Barnes

The following are the single ordinary fares:

s. d.
To Stretford
From Manchester (London Road) by rail. 9½
From Manchester (Oxford Road) by rail. 7½
From Manchester (Central) by rail 7
From Manchester *(Piccadilly) by road. 3½
To Urmston
From Manchester (Central) by rail 11
From Manchester (Piccadilly) by road. 4½
To Irlam
From Manchester (Central) by rail 1 7
From Salford (Greengate) by road 10
To Astley
From Manchester (Exchange) by rail 1 8
From Salford (Greengate) by road 10
* Passengers using the road services to Stretford from Manchester (Piccadilly) would, if they travelled by rail, use either London Road or Oxford Road Station.

Bus fares are related to individual services and local conditions and vary widely in different localities. Railway fares are, generally, on a standard basis applicable throughout the country so that local adjustments would create anomalies as between different parts of the railway system.