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Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales

Train fares in England and Wales will rise by about 4.6% starting Sunday, marking the first increase in railcards in over a decade.
The Scottish Government plans to increase all ScotRail fares by 3.8% from April 1, impacting commuters' travel costs significantly.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander acknowledged that passengers are frustrated and noted this fare rise is the lowest in three years, below average earnings growth.
Michael Solomon Williams from Campaign for Better Transport expressed concern that rising fares will add further burden to households already facing increased living costs.

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Birmingham Mail

New rail fare rules in England mean train passengers 'can't catch break' - Birmingham Live

Under Labour Party government rules, rail fares have risen by 4.6 per cent in England and Wales in a major blow to rail users and train passengers.

8 hours ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Warning to Londoners as TfL fare increase comes into effect today

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1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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Train passengers face ‘further misery’ as fares rise by 4.6% today

Railcards will also become more expensive under the hiked rate

1 day ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales despite record low reliability of services

Public transport campaigners cautioned that the fare hikes will "pile further misery on hard-pressed households".

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Railcards increase in price for first time in more than a decade

Rail fares will also increase by almost 5 per cent in England and Wales

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales

The government says fares must go up so it can fund investment, but admits passengers are frustrated by services.

2 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom 2 days ago on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

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