ATOC shoots itself in the foot again...

I'm not sure what to think about this news item. On the one hand,
overcrowding is going to get worse (pending a recession or a disaster)
and has to be dealt with, but ATOC seems to be oblivious to the
hostility that the media has towards the rail industry; did they really
expect this information to be received well?

ATOC members have effectively removed the Network Card discount for
short journeys; cheaper fares are offered after 9.30/1000am time; so
this "peak" charging is really just another round of season ticket
increases.

I am trying to be objective here, but I can't grasp how they can
justify charging a premium on certain services, when those services are
already more expensive than off peak trains. Is there going to be an
extra layer of fares? Or are season ticket discounts going to be
reduced?

B.