UK government had been urged to scrap policy of annual increase, with passenger numbers falling
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Rail fares are set to rise by another 1.6% in January, adding about £100 to the cost of many annual season tickets after an unexpected jump in inflation last month.
The passenger watchdog, campaigners and unions have all called on the UK government to abolish the policy of annual fare rises at a time when passenger numbers on the railway have plummeted because of the coronavirus.
Related: How part-time commuters can save money on peak-time rail travel
Continue reading…UK government had been urged to scrap policy of annual increase, with passenger numbers fallingLive business updates: UK inflation rises as lockdown easesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRail fares are set to rise by another 1.6% in January, adding about £100 to the cost of many annual season tickets after an unexpected jump in inflation last month.The passenger watchdog, campaigners and unions have all called on the UK government to abolish the policy of annual fare rises at a time when passenger numbers on the railway have plummeted because of the coronavirus. Related: How part-time commuters can save money on peak-time rail travel Continue reading…
