Rail fare rise: Campaign for Better Transport responds

Responding to the announcement that rail fares will rise by 4.6 per cent and the cost of most railcards will increase by £5 in 2025, Paul Tuohy CEO of Campaign for Better Transport said: 

“Raising rail fares above inflation and hiking the cost of railcards is a kick in the teeth for people who rely on public transport, especially those on low income. Doing this at the same time as keeping fuel duty frozen sends entirely the wrong message. To tackle air pollution, congestion and climate change, we need to make public transport the attractive, affordable choice.”