Great British Rail fare sale: Government confirms cheaper tickets

Published On Jan 10, 2025, 1:56 PM

The UK government has launched a rail fare sale, making over two million advance and off-peak tickets available at discounts of up to 50%. The sale, starting next week, will cover travel between January 17 and March 31, with potential savings significantly impacting popular routes. However, this comes amidst an impending 4.6% increase in regulated rail fares set for March. While the sale offers immediate savings, the overall impact of fare increases may dampen long-term ridership and revenue for rail companies.