Major boost for commuters as rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to freeze rail fares at the Budget, saving existing rail passengers £600 million in 2026/27, across more than a billion train journeys

Millions of commuters across the UK are set to save after the first freeze on rail fares for 30 years.

The Chancellor is set to freeze fares at the Budget , saving existing rail passengers £600 million in 2026/27, across more than a billion train journeys.

With ticket prices soaring by 60% under the Tories, passengers can now enjoy not paying a penny more on season tickets, peak returns for commuters and off-peak returns between major cities. Speaking exclusively to The Sunday Mirror , Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander accused the Tories of putting profits before the public, something finally fixed under Labou