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Inflation figure used for rail fare rises hits 40-year high

The inflation figure usually used to determine annual increases in some train fares has risen to its highest in nearly 40 years. The Office for National Statistics data showed July’s Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation was 12.3%, up from 11.8% the ...

17 Aug 2022 at 09:58

Plan to cap bus fares at £2 per journey

Bus fares will be capped at £2 per journey across England under proposals from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. The Cabinet minister said the measure would provide “concrete help” to the most vulnerable people amid soaring energy prices. He ...

15 Aug 2022 at 13:58

Tax fuel on domestic flights to fund train fares freeze, urges lobby group

A fuel tax should be imposed on domestic flights to fund a freeze in train fares, a pressure group has said. Campaign for Better Transport said taxing jet fuel at the same rate as petrol and diesel for motorists would help cut carbon ...

16 Aug 2022 at 09:20

Why is my train ticket becoming more expensive?

Annual rail fare rises in Britain are always a controversial issue. The PA news agency answers some of the key questions about this year’s increases. – What is happening? Train fares in England and Wales will increase by up to 3.8% ...

28 Feb 2022 at 16:25

Train cancellations hit record high

Train reliability in Britain reached the worst level on record after another month of disruption. The industry’s cancellations score during the 12 months to October 15 was 3.8%, according to Office of Rail and Road data. That was ...

21 Nov 2022 at 16:46

English rail fares could rise by 8% next year

English rail fares will rise by up to 8% in 2024 if the Government uses the same formula as this year, new figures show. Analysis of industry data by the PA news agency shows this would be the highest annual increase since at ...

12 Sept 2023 at 13:11

Government: ‘It is too disruptive’ to reinstate smart motorway hard shoulders

Reinstating hard shoulders on existing smart motorways would be “too disruptive” and cost a “significant” amount, Downing Street has said. The Government is under pressure to bring back emergency lanes on the controversial ...

17 Apr 2023 at 17:27

Bus routes halved since 2011 – Labour

The number of local bus routes in England has halved since 2011, according to new research. Labour said there were 8,781 routes in operation during the year to the end of March, compared with 17,394 in 2010/11. The ...

07 Aug 2023 at 22:30

Lobby group calls for supertax on private jets to boost public transport

A supertax on private jets should be introduced to fund public transport improvements, according to a pressure group. Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) wants private jet passengers to pay £780 in air passenger ...

30 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Fares capped at £2 to make buses ‘affordable for everyone’

Millions of people across England can save money on bus travel with the introduction of a £2 cap on fares for more than 4,600 routes. More than 130 operators outside London will charge no more than £2 for a ...

01 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Use trains to move post, Royal Mail urged

Public transport campaigners have urged Royal Mail to transport post by rail after the company axed its fleet of mail trains last month. Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) supporters delivered a giant ...

25 Oct 2024 at 11:00

Mobile coverage introduced to Elizabeth line tunnels

Mobile phone coverage has been introduced to Elizabeth line rail tunnels under central London, enabling passengers to stay connected. Transport for London (TfL) announced that 4G and 5G connections ...

03 Jul 2024 at 12:53

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