Rail fares in England set by government to rise by inflation-busting 4.6% in 2025
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6RVSD)
Regulated fares increase is only the second RPI-plus hike in 12 years, and a similar rise is expected in Scotland and Wales
Rail fares will go up by 4.6% next March, the government disclosed alongside the budget - rising above inflation for only the second time in 12 years.
Meanwhile, the cost of most railcards will rise by 5, or almost 17%.
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