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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Why train passengers in England and Wales face the biggest fares rise for 11 years from Sunday

Simon Calder

Rail passengers in England and Wales have seen the biggest increase in fares for 11 years on Sunday 5 March.

The government has raised so-called “regulated” ticket prices by 5.9 per cent – and says it is protecting passengers from the full effects of inflation. But the increase comes just days after figures showed record unreliability on the railways. So what will it mean for travellers – and how can you save money?

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