Rail companies confirm 3.9% rise in fares

The average increase for all fares in the new year will be 3.9%. Fare rises are determined largely by government policy, and the Chancellor confirmed the Government's approach for next year in the Autumn Statement.

Railway funding can only come from the taxpayer or from the passenger, and the Government's policy remains that a bigger share must come from people who use the train.

We know nobody likes paying more for their journey, especially to go to work. Train companies will continue working with the rest of the industry to become more cost efficient.