'The worst aspect of privatisation': readers on rail fare increases

We’ve been following your reaction to an announcement UK rail fares will rise by an average of 3.4% in JanuaryRail operators have defended fare rises by saying an average 3.4% increase – the largest for five years – shows the industry was attempting to keep down the cost of travel. Related: Train fares: UK rail passengers face biggest rise for five years The government sets the maximum increase allowed. Rail companies don’t have to apply them at all. But they do, because