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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Ross Lydall

SHOCKING: Explained why tube passengers could still end up paying more despite national rail fares freeze - You Need To See This

Fears have emerged that London commuters face being “singled out” for fare hikes while the rest of the country enjoys a freeze in the cost of rail travel.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced that “regulated” rail fares will be frozen from March 2026, saving commuters up to £350 a year.

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