Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert team has warned passengers to book any planned rail journeys before this Sunday, when train fares are set to rise by nearly six per cent. The fare hike, which was announced last year, is the largest rise in more than a decade and is set to impact millions of people.
Back in December the Department for Transport (DfT) announced that regulated fares in England would increase by up to 5.9 per cent from Sunday, March 5. Fares affected include season tickets on most commuter journeys, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance journeys and flexible tickets for travel around major cities.
Ahead of the fare hike Martin Lewis' MSE team has put together a guide on how to save money on rail fares, including planning ahead and booking tickets for any planned rail journeys before Sunday. In this week's MSE weekly email, the team also suggests renewing your season ticket ahead of the fare hike as well.
