Transport Scotland has confirmed that rail fares will increase in 2023. Following an extended fares freeze for season tickets and flexipasses in Scotland, from April 1 all ScotRail fares will increase by 8.7 percent.hThe ScotRail peak fares removal pilot will be extended by three months until June 2024. Similarly, Caledonian Sleeper fares will increase on average by 8.7% from January 1. “Fares and fares increases remain, on average, lower than across the rest of Great Britain. ScotRail also continue to develop fares initiatives which can help attract more passengers, while offering savings and added value to existing rail users.

Source: The Times December 24, 2023 15:02 UTC