Rail fares to rise by 2.8% in January

The latest increase will add more than £100 to many annual season ticketsRail fares will rise by 2.8% in January, it has been confirmed, prompting campaigners to demand a fairer formula for increases.The latest rise, set by the July retail price index figure published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday morning, will add more than £100 to many annual season tickets, and comes amid warnings that passengers were being priced off the railway. Continue reading...