Commuters are paying £950 more for their season ticket than a decade ago, new analysis shows, as the Government hikes fares by 2.6% today.
Labour found that the average commuter will now be paying £3,144 for their season ticket, a 43% increase since 2010 worth around £950.
Analysis of 180 train routes found some passengers will be paying up to £3,450 more to travel to work than in 2010. Fares are due to increase by 2.6% in England and Wales today after the traditional January increase was pushed back due to the pandemic.
Union bosses accused train operators of “profiteering” during the crisis, which has led to a slump in passenger numbers due to lockdown rules.
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