Rail commuters have taken part in a fare strike in protest at overcrowding, high prices and unreliable First Great Western (FGW) trains.
Bristol-based passenger group, More Train Less Strain (MTLS), organised the day of action on Monday.
FGW said less than 100 people had refused to pay, but MTLS said the protest had been to make a point.
FGW blamed ageing rolling stock and staff shortages for many problems, but said it was also investing £200m.
The firm previously said it was doubling some compensation for poor service.
MTLS claimed this was a publicity stunt to try to head off protest action.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7212466.stm
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