Against the backdrop of disruption brought on by train strikes, critics claim that passengers are being “punished” and would be incensed at Sunday’s increases considering the “shocking state” of the network.
News previously reported that the UK had the most costly rail tickets in Europe even prior to the most recent rises.
The next general election will probably see a lot of action on this topic, with Labour promising to return public ownership of the railways when their contracts expire.
In England and Wales, the maximum rate for regulated rail prices is 4.9%.
These include flexible tickets for traveling around large cities, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance routes, and season tickets for the majority of commuter trips.
Although the government has a significant impact on their decisions, train companies establish unregulated tariffs like advance singles.
