Train passengers will be forced to 'grin and bear' the largest hike in rail fares for more than ten years, a campaign group has said. The skyrocketing prices come as millions across the UK battle ongoing cost of living pressures.
Fares in England and Wales jumped by up to 5.9 per cent on average on Sunday (March 5), adding hundreds of pounds to the cost of many annual season tickets. An analysis by PA of Office of Rail and Road 9ORR) data found the annual rise is the largest since a 6.1 per cent jump across Britain back in 2012.
As union strikes and unreliable services continue to affect customers, while energy and food bills increase, campaign group Railfuture said it is “really harsh on the poor rail traveller” and a “bitter pill to swallow”.
