Train Fares Set for Significant Increase Next Year
Regulated rail fares in England could climb by 4.2% following July's inflation figures, impacting commuters despite this year's freeze.
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Carla Rooney
Regulated train fares in England face a potential 4.2% increase next year.
The government froze regulated fares this year, a measure that saved passengers on busy routes over £300.
If last year's formula, which set increases at one percentage point above July's RPI, is applied, the cost of train travel will jump by 4.2%. Unregulated fares, determined directly by train operators, are also expected to see similar price hikes.
An annual season ticket for the Brighton to London route is understood to increase by £219, bringing the total to £5,423.
Separately, a flexi ticket for two days of travel per week over a year from Leeds to Manchester would reportedly rise by £151.35, reaching £3,754.95.
Various railcards are available, catering to passengers aged 16-30, those over 60, military veterans, and disabled individuals. These schemes offer some mitigation against the rising costs for eligible travellers.