Rail passengers face biggest rise in fares for five years

Rail passengers face biggest rise in fares for five years

Union says announcement that average ticket prices will increase by 3.4% in January is ‘another kick in the teeth’

Rail fares will rise by 3.4% in January – the largest increase for five years, train companies have announced.

Fares for all journeys in 2018 have been published, showing an average rise slightly below the 3.6% set by the government in August for regulated fares, which include season tickets.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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