The RMT union has described the rail fare increase as "another kick in the teeth for passengers on Britain's rip-off railways", while other groups said passengers deserve a "break". "Money from fares is underpinning the improvements to the railway that passengers want and which ultimately help boost the wider economy. "Passengers want a reliable railway, they want a better value for money railway, and they shouldn't have to wait any longer for that. Reacting to the rail fares announcement, he said: "New year rail fare rises are more reliable in Tory Britain than the weather or our beleaguered rail services. The increase in around 40 per cent of fares is regulated by the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments.

Source: Daily Mirror November 30, 2018 07:09 UTC