Budget 2024: Rail fares in England and railcard costs to increase

Published On Oct 30, 2024, 2:43 PM

Rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6% starting March 2, 2025, with a £5 increase on most railcards. The increase, which is higher than the inflation rate, has drawn criticism from transport advocacy groups who argue it burdens low-income commuters. The government, however, defends the hike as the lowest increase in three years. The overall budget aims to repair public finances through various tax increases while promising investments in schools and healthcare.