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LiveRail fares to rise 4.6% in January, the largest increase in a decade

Ministers say the rise is below inflation plus one; passenger groups say punctuality has fallen for three years running

The concourse at King's Cross station in London.
The concourse at King's Cross station in London. Photograph: Colin/Wikimedia Commons
Daily Meridian transport desk
Last modified Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:12 BST
First published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:12 BST
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The rise takes the cost of an annual season ticket from Brighton to London above £6,000 for…

The rise takes the cost of an annual season ticket from Brighton to London above £6,000 for the first time.

Passenger groups pointed out that punctuality had fallen for three consecutive years.

Passenger groups pointed out that punctuality had fallen for three consecutive years. “People are being asked to pay more for a service that has got worse,” one said.

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The rise applies to season tickets, off-peak returns and most commuter fares.

The rise applies to season tickets, off-peak returns and most commuter fares. Ministers said it was below the formula of inflation plus one percentage point used until 2023.

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Regulated rail fares in England will rise by 4.6% in January, the transport department…

Regulated rail fares in England will rise by 4.6% in January, the transport department confirmed on Saturday, the steepest increase since 2013.

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