The Scottish Government has announced a 3.8% increase in rail fares from April 1, 2025. The increase, while lower than last year's 8.7%, remains above the current inflation rate. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop stated the government aims to encourage public transport use and kept the increase 'as low as possible' to support affordability during cost-of-living pressures.
The rise will come into force on April 1, while the extension of ScotRail's flexipass ticket to cover 12 single journeys rather than 10 will continue.
She said: "From April 1 2025, all ScotRail fares will increase by 3.8%, including season tickets and flexipasses. "That is why we have kept the rise this year as low as possible, while also supporting the generation of sufficient revenue to help maintain existing services, and contribute towards investment in infrastructure and fleets."
The Scottish Greens' spokesperson for transport, Mark Ruskell MSP, said: “These hikes will cause misery for commuters. If we want rail to be the first and best option for regular journeys then it has to be affordable and accessible for all.
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