Rail fares in England on path to rise by 5.8% next year on back of inflation data

<p>Concern among passengers as index reading that dictates regulated ticket prices comes in higher than forecast</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/aug/20/inflation-rises-july-pause-interest-rate-cuts">UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8%</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/aug/20/uk-inflation-data-expected-show--rise-higher-food-energy-prices-eurozone-ukraine-oasis-business-live">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Train fares in England are now expected to rise by a higher-than-expected 5.8% next year, prompting concern among passenger groups.</p><p>Rail ticket increases are usually calculated by adding one percentage point to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/aug/20/inflation-rises-july-pause-interest-rate-cuts">July’s inflation reading</a> on the retail prices index (RPI), which came in 0.2 points above forecasts on Wednesday at 4.8%.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/aug/20/rail-fares-in-england-rise-next-year">Continue reading...</a>