Train Fare Increase

Passengers face above-inflation price hikes for rail tickets from January, train companies have announced.

Unregulated fares, which companies are able to set themselves and cover tickets such as cheap day returns, will increase by between 3% and 7%.

The Association of Train Operating Companies said the money was needed to pay for ongoing service improvements.

Passenger groups have criticised the price increases and said rail users are already paying high fares.