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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Ross Lydall

Why Tube passengers could still end up paying more despite national rail fares freeze

Fears have emerged that London commuters face being “singled out” for fare hikes while the rest of the country enjoys a freeze in the cost of rail travel.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced that “regulated” rail fares will be frozen from March 2026, saving commuters up to £350 a year.

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