Rail ticket prices on many routes are likely to increase despite the Government’s pledge to freeze fares, The i Paper has been told.

Labour announced rail fares would not rise in line with inflation for the first time in 30 years in a move that will help passengers save money.

Fares usually go up in line with the July Retail Prices Index (RPI) meaning most observers expected a 4.8 per cent increase next March. New Feature

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But the freeze only applies to regulated fares including season tickets, day singles and returns and off-peak returns between major cities.

Rail experts warn that train companies will plug the financial black hole by raising the prices of unregulated fares, such as advance singles, which are set by train operator

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