Fears have emerged that London commuters face being “singled out” for fare hikes while the rest of the country enjoys a freeze in the cost of rail travel.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced that “regulated” rail fares will be frozen from March 2026, saving commuters up to £350 a year.

However, City Hall has not announced a similar freeze in Tube fares or rail services operated by Transport for London , including the Elizabeth line and London Overground.

Nor has there been any news on whether Travelcard prices – which enable passengers to interchange between TfL and national rail services in the capital – will be held at current rates.

If London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan does increase Tube fares, it will be almost inevitable that Travelcards will also increase, as T

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