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Rail Fares Set For New Year Increase

21st November 2008 Rail passengers face fare rises in the new year, with some tickets in England, Scotland and Wales going up by double the rate of inflation.

Fares are to increase by averages of 6% and 7% respectively from 2 January 2009. Train companies said the revenue would be reinvested, but watchdog Passenger Focus said some rises were unjustified.

Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “No fare rises are welcome in the current economic climate. These fare rises hark back to a time of high inflation and spiralling energy costs. The economy is different now, but the seemingly unstoppable rail price express ploughs on."

Further Information:
BBC
Passenger Focus

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