Sat, 22 Nov 2025

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 Rail fares to be frozen in England next year

Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.

* Rail fares in England will be frozen until March 2027, with no increase next year.
* This is the first time rail fares have been frozen since 1996.
* The freeze applies only to regulated fares, including season tickets and off-peak returns.
* Unregulated fares may still rise, but usually follow regulated fare increases.
* The government estimates that commuters on more expensive routes will save over £300 due to the freeze.
* The move is intended to "directly limit inflation" by holding down a major component of everyday costs.
* The Rail Delivery Group has welcomed the decision, calling it "good news for customers".
* The freeze does not apply to travel in Wales or Scotland, and only relates to services run by England-based train operating companies.
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