Relief for rail passengers as fare freeze in England announced for 2026
by Gwyn Topham and Kiran Stacey from World news | The Guardian on (#71NP2)
Chancellor will confirm the measure, intended to help commuters on expensive routes, in her budget speech
Rail fares in England will not be increased in 2026, the government has announced, surprising passengers with the first fare freeze in 30 years.
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will confirm a freeze on fares in this week's budget, a move designed to limit inflation, ease the cost of living and support economic growth.
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