article_snippet: In a move that has been described by an expert as 'adding insult to injury', Virgin Trains and London Midland have cancelled advanced cheap fares forcing passengers to purchase more expensive off-peak tickets.
article_snippet: Both Virgin and London Midland London Midland say Both Virgin and London Midland cannot offer advance fares as the tickets would not be valid with other operators and replacement services.
article_snippet: A Virgin Trains spokesman said: 'All Easter weekend trains in and out of London Euston to all destinations have not had usual discounted advance fares made available. '
article_snippet: Advance fares are only available on our services and due to the engineering works, there will not be any Virgin Trains services to travel on.'
article_snippet: London Midland said: 'London Midland’re unable to offer usual advance fares from London through the Trent Valley, to Birmingham and Northampton from Good Friday; and from Saturday lunchtime also for journeys from Birmingham to Liverpool. '
article_snippet: Advance fares are for particular trains.
highlights_snippet: Virgin Trains and London Midland have cancelled advanced cheap fares forcing passengers to purchase more expensive off-peak tickets .