Published 1 year ago

Luton Airport's Dart service: Cost of UK's 'most expensive rail line' defended as bosses say 'its value is huge'

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A one-way fare costs £4.90 for the 1.3-mile trip on the Dart system between Luton Airport and its nearest mainline station - Luton Airport Parkway. The service opened two years behind schedule and around one-third over budget.

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The Independent

Luton Council defends cost of new shuttle service to airport

One-way Dart fares for the 1.3-mile trip between the airport and the nearest mainline railway station will cost £4.90.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Luton Airport defends cost of new shuttle service

Luton Airport has defended the cost to passengers of its new light rail shuttle service, amid claims it is the UK’s most expensive line.

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Luton Airport defends cost of 1.3 mile new shuttle service

One-way Dart fares for the 1.3-mile trip between the airport and the nearest mainline railway station will cost £4.90.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Luton Airport's Dart service: Cost of UK's 'most expensive rail line' defended as bosses say 'its value is huge'

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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City AM

The Dart: Luton Airport defends expensive ticket for new light rail dubbed UK's most expensive line

Luton Airport has defended the cost to passengers of its new light rail shuttle service, amid claims it is the UK’s most expensive line. The Dart (direct air-rail transit) will launch commercial services between the Bedfordshire airport and Luton Airport Parkway – its nearest mainline railway station – in the coming weeks. One-way fares will cost £4.90 for the 1.3-mile trip. At £3.77 per mile, it has been billed as Britain’s costliest train serv…

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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