Rail Fares
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Will 1.6% rail fare rise keep commuters away from offices?
Speed Read Government may delay the planned increase amid concern over low train passenger numbers
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Labour reveals plans for ‘biggest ever’ cuts to rail fares
Speed Read Jeremy Corbyn says the privatisation of Britain’s rail system ‘has ripped off passengers’
By The Week Staff Published
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Why rail fares are rising again
Speed Read Expected increase of 2.8% would add £100 to price of many season tickets
By The Week Staff Published
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New ‘millennial’ railcard to go on sale: who is eligible and how to buy one
In Depth Card will cut train fares by one-third for people aged 26-30, but no firm date has yet been set for launch
By The Week Staff Published
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Rail firms plan train ticket shake-up to ensure fairer fares
Speed Read Rail Delivery Group aims to tackle anomalies including ‘split ticketing’
By The Week Staff Published
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Millennial 26-30 railcard website crashes within minutes due to demand
In Depth Nationwide trial rollout of 10,000 discount passes descends into chaos
By The Week Staff Published
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UK rail sees biggest price hike in five years
Speed Read Transport Secretary Chris Grayling criticised for flying to Qatar during day of rail protests
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Rail fares rise: what can you buy for the price of a return train ticket?
Speed Read Rail fare increases of 3.4% come into effect today despite some tickets already costing more than the price of a holiday
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Millennial’ railcard due to launch in 2018
Speed Read New digital-only card will knock a third of rail travel for 26- to 30-year-olds
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Cost of living squeeze may be 'overblown'
In Depth Bills index compiled by Money Saving Expert suggests core costs are rising in line with wages
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Sadiq Khan's takeover plan for London rail
Speed Read Mayor calls for private train companies to hand over control to Transport for London
By The Week Staff Published
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Rail fare hike: are we really getting value for money?
In Depth Fares increase four times as quickly as wages but rail operators say the money is needed for improvement works
By The Week Staff Published
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