
Rail union leaders take their message to commuters and the media at London’s Euston Station this morning.
Rail fares are continuing to outstrip inflation and wages, even in times of recession. Our research has shown that from January 2008, rail fares have increased over 26%, three times faster than average wages.
Now they’re set to rise again, with a 3.9% increase in January, the tenth straight year of inflation-busting rail fare rises. This, being an average figure, masks the more eye watering hikes you’ll see on some fares, including up to 6.5% on some season tickets.







