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Rail fare rises March 2024

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HKHKC
HKHKC Posts: 3 Newbie
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edited 11 March 2024 at 10:15AM in Public transport & cycling
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.
  • Only "regulated" fares have the capped increase. Season tickets are usually regulated, but not first class. Which stations is your ticket between?
  • Travel between Rugby and Euston 
  • And it’s standard class. They actually don’t offer first class anymore. 
  • mdann52
    mdann52 Posts: 226 Forumite
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    edited 31 March 2024 at 8:42PM
    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 cap
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