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Rail fare rises March 2024
HKHKC
Posts: 3 Newbie
According to the news rail fares will rise by “up to 4.9%”. My monthly season ticket with London Northwestern Railway will rise from £636.30 to £677.50. I calculate that at more than a 6% increase. Who do I complain to? Any ideas? How is this allowed if the fare increases are capped at 4.9%?
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Wrong board, have flagged for mods to move.0
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Only "regulated" fares have the capped increase. Season tickets are usually regulated, but not first class. Which stations is your ticket between?0
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Travel between Rugby and Euston0
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And it’s standard class. They actually don’t offer first class anymore.0
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I can see a season ticket for Rugby->Euston, at £677.80, here. I don't think this is a regulated fare (I don't believe it is as it's a TOC-Specific season with a routing restriction, but others may disagree), so the rise might be acceptable.
The fare that is definitely regulated is £978.50 from the 1st April routed via Avanti, and has increased within the cap0
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