Rail campaigners say potential 5.5% fares rise would be ‘ripping off’ passengers

A potential 5.5% rise in England’s train fares next year has been described by public transport groups as ‘outrageous’ (Ben Birchall/PA) - (PA Archive)

A potential 5.5% rise in England’s train fares next year has been described by public transport groups as “outrageous”.

July’s Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of inflation – which is often used to determine increases in the cost of train travel – will be announced on Wednesday.