Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
Summary
Rail fares in England will not increase next year, marking the first time in 30 years there is a freeze. The decision affects regulated fares, which are season tickets and some off-peak returns. The move aims to help control living costs and inflation.Key Facts
- The freeze on rail fares in England will last until March 2027.
- Regulated fares include season tickets and some off-peak return tickets.
- The most recent fare increase was 4.6% in March 2025.
- Rail fares traditionally rise based on the retail price index (RPI) plus 1%, but this is not always followed.
- The current freeze aims to help with living costs and control inflation.
- Unregulated fares may still increase; they rose by 5.5% up to March 2025.
- About 45% of fares are regulated, but this freeze applies only to England.
- The initiative is part of broader plans to reform and improve railways in the UK.
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