Rail fares in England could rise by ‘outrageous’ 5.6% next year

Published on August 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Rail fares in England could rise by ‘outrageous’ 5.6% next year

Campaigners say passengers may be priced off trains as July inflation figure is likely to push up ticket prices

Train fares in England could rise by as much as 5.6% next year, as campaigners said passengers could be priced off the railway.

Increases in train ticket prices are calculated using the inflation reading for July, which will be announced on Wednesday.

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