US EditionTrain Passengers Face Potential 5.8 Fares Hike
Regulated rail fares in England could rise 5.8% in 2026 despite train punctuality dropping to 66.7%, the lowest since 2020, according to the Office of Rail and Road.
- The UK Government announced no decision yet on next year’s rail fares, with an update on regulated fares expected later this year.
- This follows Retail Price Index inflation rising to 4.8% in July, fueling expectations of a 5.8% fare increase if similar calculations to last year are applied.
- Passengers face increasing ticket costs, such as a £247 rise for annual season tickets from Woking, amid worsening train reliability and cancellations on routes like South Western Railway.
- Ben Plowden of the Campaign for Better Transport questioned the rationale behind raising rail fares beyond the rate of inflation, while a survey found that 87% of commuters expressed dissatisfaction with the train service.
- The fare rise debate highlights pressure on the Government to balance affordability and reliability as it advances plans for Great British Railways and public ownership.
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Train passengers face potential 5.8% fares hike
About 45% of fares on Britain’s railways are regulated by the Westminster, Scottish and Welsh governments.
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