The Office for National Statistics said Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation rose to 4.8 per cent in July.
If that formula is used to set next year’s fare increase, the cost of train travel will jump by 5.8 per cent.
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August 20, 2025 7:41 amTrain fares could spike by 5.8%
Regulated train fares in England may increase by 5.8 per cent next year, based on a measure of inflation announced on Wednesday.
The Government has not confirmed how it will determine the cap on regulated fare rises in 2026, but this year’s 4.6 per cent hike was one percentage point above RPI in July 2024.
If that formula is used to set next year’s fare increase, the cost of train travel will jump by 5.8 per cent.
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