Britain's rail passengers face 1.6% January fare rise despite Covid-19 crisis

UK government had been urged to abolish policy of annual increase, with passenger numbers falling

Rail fares are set to rise by another 1.6% in January, adding about £100 to the cost of many annual season tickets.

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