A rail passenger who challenged a fine after she was unable to buy a train ticket has become a test case in a legal battle.

Broken ticket machine dispute could lead to 75,000 cases being overturned

The move aims to encourage more people to travel by train instead of a car.

ScotRail removes peak fares from all tickets

The Department for Transport said any change to prices will be implemented in March 2024.

Rail union the Transport Salaried Staffs Association accused the government of being "hell-bent on discouraging rail travel".

Commuters face an above-inflation price rise.

Train passengers will be hit by above-inflation fare rises for the first time in eight years.

Transport Focus is calling on the Government and train companies to introduce a scheme to help get passengers back on trains. 

A season ticket between Neath and Cardiff will cost £1,809 from January - up from £1,760.

Commuters will have to pay an average 3.1% more for their rail tickets after the new year.

It is the largest increase since January 2013.

Inflation-busting fare rises take effect from today - with a Leeds to Wakefield season ticket rising by more than 6%.