Train operators are trying to further undermine the value of the network railcard, after attempting unsuccessfully to abolish it completely.

It will again push rail ticket prices up by as much as 50% when they already too expensive.

The bad news came on 1 March 2002 from the Association of Train Operators which has a dismal history even though it has existed for less than 10 years.

The latest change is to remove network railcard discounts for weekday tickets which cost less than