Rail fares 'rise above inflation'
Average train fares have increased by more than 26% since the start of the recession, almost three times faster than wages, new research revealed today.
Average train fares have increased by more than 26% since the start of the recession, almost three times faster than wages, new research revealed today.
RPI+1% is the same formula used by the previous Government for annual fare increases since 2004 - the only difference is we are now embarking on the biggest programme of rail investment since the 19th century.
By way of comparison, we are electrifying over 850 miles of track compared to just nine miles in 13 years of Labour.
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