Regulated rail fares are to rise by 1% in January, the Department of Transport has said.
Regulated fares such as season tickets are pegged to Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation in July, which was 1%.
Rail fares have risen nearly three times faster than wages in the UK over the past five years, analysis has suggested.
But rail minister Claire Perry said the government's plans would put an end to "inflation-busting fare increases".
A study by the TUC suggested regulated fare prices jumped 25% between 2010 and 2015, while average pay rose 9% over the same period.
Rail unions are campaigning for train lines to be run by the public sector, which they say will cut prices.
Regulated fares cover about half of all tickets sold, including season tickets and day returns.
Regulated rail fares are to rise by 1% in January, the Department of Transport has said.Regulated fares such as season tickets are pegged to Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation in July, which was 1%.Rail fares have risen nearly three times faster than wages in the UK over the past five years, analysis has suggested.But rail minister Claire Perry said the government's plans would put an end to "inflation-busting fare increases".A study by the TUC suggested regulated fare prices jumped 25% between 2010 and 2015, while average pay rose 9% over the same period.Rail unions are campaigning for train lines to be run by the public sector, which they say will cut prices.Regulated fares cover about half of all tickets sold, including season tickets and day returns.
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