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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ted Hennessey

Commuters forced to ‘grin and bear’ rail fare rise amid cost-of-living pressures

PA Wire

Train passengers are forced to “grin and bear” the largest hike in fares for more than a decade despite cost-of-living pressures, a campaign group has said.

Fares in England and Wales jumped by up to 5.9% on average on Sunday, adding hundreds of pounds to the cost of many annual season tickets.

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