Rail fares set to rise in England next year

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Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

Regulated fares include season tickets covering most commuter routes, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance journeys and flexible tickets for travel in and around major cities.

Reeves also raised the minimum wage, maintained a 5p cut to fuel duty for another year and made several commitments to finance rail infrastructure - including the stretch of HS2 running into London's Euston station.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Regulated Fares Rail People Railcards Rise Government Public Train Budget

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Published On: 2024-10-30 @ 18:43:39 (3 days ago)

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