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- UK rail fares may increase by 5.8% in 2026, based on a 4.8% inflation rate and RPI formula.
- Transport advocates criticize the proposed hike, urging the government to reconsider during the cost of living crisis.
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to align TfL fare increases with government rates, affecting bus and Tube services.
- Campaigners warn that higher fares could deter commuters and worsen road congestion, advocating for fare freezes.
- The Department for Transport has not confirmed next year's fare adjustments.
