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Railfuture Warns Reeves's Fare Freeze May Backfire

11/26/2025

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  • Railfuture says Rachel Reeves's plan to freeze train fares may not ease rising commuter costs.
  • Railfuture also criticizes Labour's rail nationalization plan to eliminate cheap walk-up tickets.
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER) says the pilot has received positive feedback as removing off-peak tickets led to fare increases.
  • Railfuture vice-chairman Neil Middleton warned that the new fare structure could undermine Reeves's pledge, as some fares doubled.