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independent.co.uk > travel > news-and-advice > cancelled-train-tickets-service-change-b3049631.html

UK rail passengers boosted by key ticket rule change

1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (319+ words) ‘This is a simple, common sense change that puts passengers first,’ said the rail minister Rail passengers whose trains are cancelled will soon be able to use different operators free of charge under new measures by the Department for Transport…...

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independent.co.uk > news > uk > politics > burnham-electric-trains-north-england-transpennine-express-b3048277.html

New £1 billion electric trains to ‘bring faster journeys to North,’ Burnham says

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (385+ words) The new trains will cut journey times by up to 10 minutes between Manchester and Leeds and up to 14 minutes between Manchester and York A £1 billion scheme for 29 new battery-electric trains will "bring faster, more reliable journeys to the North", Andy…...

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independent.co.uk > travel > rail-travel > what-is-the-two-together-railcard-b3044916.html

Two Together railcard: Everything you need to know and how to get one for less

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (685+ words) You can save more than £100 per year on train travel across the UK, with a Two Together railcard If you regularly travel by train with the same person, a Two Together railcard could be a simple way to cut the…...

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independent.co.uk > travel > rail-travel > senior-railcard-info-and-offers-b3042900.html

If you’re over 60, this is the best way to save on train travel

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (636+ words) I’ve broken down everything you need to know about the senior railcard, plus the best offers right now If you’re aged 60 or over and regularly travel by train, a senior railcard can cut the cost of your journeys by a…...

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independent.co.uk > travel > news-and-advice > northern-rail-flash-sale-tickets-b3044013.html

Four million £2 train tickets available in rail operator’s flash sale

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (303+ words) The three-day discount period ends tomorrow Northern has launched a flash sale with millions of tickets for just £2 – but travellers will have to act quickly as savings end tomorrow. The British rail operator has released four million discounted tickets for…...

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independent.co.uk > news > uk > politics > burnham-train-strike-pay-deal-b3041635.html

Andy Burnham agrees pay rises for train drivers after threat of strike action

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (277+ words) The deal comes after rail union Asleft had announced plans to ballot members on whether to launch stikes in a dispute over pay Train drivers including those operating the London-Manchester line used by Andy Burnham are set to receive an…...

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independent.co.uk > travel > news-and-advice > train-ticket-price-rises-obr-b3035538.html

How much more could train fares cost in 2027? Here are 10 examples

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (357+ words) The government has not confirmed what it will do about fare rises in 2027 after previously freezing prices Regulated train fares in England could increase by more than 4 per cent next year, meaning season tickets will increase by thousands of pounds....

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independent.co.uk > travel > news-and-advice > train-fares-uk-increase-b3035432.html

Train passengers face paying hundreds more as rail fares set to soar

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (415+ words) An annual season ticket from Brighton to London could rise by £219 in 2027 Train passengers could be paying hundreds more a year in rail fares as regulated fares rise next year. According to the latest inflation figures, rail fares could increase…...

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Why train fares could rise by 4.2% in fresh blow for commuters

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (134+ words) The Independent Why train fares could rise by 4.2% in fresh blow for commuters - Regulated train fares in England could increase by up to 4.2% next year after July's Retail Prices Index inflation rose to 3.2%. - If the previous formula of July RPI…...

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independent.co.uk > news > business > government-rpi-office-for-national-statistics-england-brighton-b3035409.html

Train passengers face potential 4.2% fares hike

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (252+ words) Regulated train fares in England could increase by more than 4% next year. The potential rise is based on the Office for National Statistics announcing that Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation rose to 3.2% in July. The Government has not confirmed what…...