It uses existing tracks, and Hitchin is closer to London than Reading — which already has these fares. Sadiq Khan lives on the route, so he knows how unfair high prices are. This will make travel cheaper, fairer and easier for everyone.
Right now fares are too high and unfair — we pay more than places further away. Cheaper travel helps families, workers and local businesses. We deserve the same fair deal as everyone else on the TfL network.