The Department for Transport in England has announced that regulated rail fares will see an increase of 4.9% starting from March 3 next year. This decision comes after a period marked by strikes affecting services, and while the increase is significant, it is notably less than the potential 9% that had been speculated. The fare hike applies to England and Wales, with a different rate set for Scotland, which is nearly double the increase. London Tube and bus fares are likely to rise by a similar amount. The RMT union has criticized the increase, labeling it a 'slap in the face for passengers,' while the government caps the increase as inflation falls.
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NEW: Department for Transport announces that (Regulated) Rail fares to increase by 4.9% in England. Increase will be introduced in March next year.
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BREAKING: Regulated rail fares in England will increase by up to 4.9% from March 3 next year, the Department for Transport says https://t.co/CbR2VHdkPK
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