Rail fares in Britain rise by inflation-busting 5.1% in a year

Campaigners say passengers are being priced out, with advance fares in south-east up by almost 10%Business live – latest updatesRail fares across Great Britain have risen by 5.1% in a year, with cheaper advance fares increasing by almost double the rate of inflation, the latest official data shows.Campaigners said passengers were being priced off the railway after the rise in the price of tickets surpassed the government cap on regulated fares, which account for about half of rail journeys. Continue reading...

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