The government says fares must go up so it can fund investment, but admits passengers are frustrated by services.

Train passengers face ‘further misery’ as fares rise by 4.6% - Many commuters will have to pay hundreds of pounds more per year for travel.

The PA news agency answers 10 key questions about this year’s increase. – What is happening? Train fares in England and Wales will rise by around 4.6% from Sunday. – Who determines how much more expensive my train ticket will be?

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Train fares in England and Wales will rise by around 4.6% from Sunday, while railcards will become up to £10 more expensive, despite reliability of services being at a record low. Public transport campaigners warned the fares increase will “pile further misery on hard-pressed households” as many commuters will have to pay hundreds of pounds more per year for travel.