Rail fares to be frozen in England next year

Rail fares in England next year are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the government has announced.The freeze until March 2027 will apply to regulated fares, which includes season tickets and off-peak returns.The most recent fare rise, in March 2025, was 4.6%.Rail fares traditionally have gone up in January, based on the July rate of the retail price index (RPI) + 1% - although this formula has not…