Train fares will rise by an average of 5.9% in January 2012, the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) said today.
From today, fares valid from 2nd January 2012 can be found at National Rail Enquiries so people can check how much their ticket or any other fare will cost next year.
This is a few weeks later than usual following the Government’s decision on 29 November to lower the average rise it had set for Season tickets and some other fares in 2012.
Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of ATOC, said:
“Money raised through fares helps pay for new trains, faster services and better stations.
“The long-standing government approach to sustaining rail investment is to cut the contribution from taxpayers and increase the share paid for by passengers.
“The industry is working together to continue cutting costs as a way to help limit future fare rises and offer better value for money for taxpayers over the longer term.”
