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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Lauren Almeida

Rail fares in England could rise by ‘outrageous’ 5.6% next year

Commuters make their way past ticket booths at Victoria Station
Almost half of rail ticket prices in England are set directly by Westminster. Photograph: Jack Taylor/Getty Images

Train fares in England could rise by as much as 5.6% next year, as campaigners said passengers could be priced off the railway.

Increases in train ticket prices are calculated using the inflation reading for July, which will be announced on Wednesday.

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