Rail fares in England to rise by inflation-busting 4.6% in 2025

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Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has decided to punish the rail and bus traveller whilst  freezing road fuel duty for yet another year! The Guardian reports that regulated rail fares will go up by 4.6% next March, the government disclosed alongside the budget – meaning they will rise above inflation for only the second time in […]


Great prices for European rail travel!

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A note on rail fares in Europe by Victor Ient It’s likely that our rail fares in the UK will again go up next year (2024) because of the automatic triggering system used by the Government to increase rail fares annually which is based upon the RPI index in July. However, rail fares in Europe […]


Travel by Train to Paris via Newhaven/Dieppe Ferry

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Thinking of travelling to Paris or somewhere further afield in France? If you live on the South Coast at Brighton, Lewes, Newhaven or Seaford why not travel via Newhaven/ Dieppe instead of having to go up to London to get the Eurostar? If you’re not in a hurry, it’s certainly worthwhile considering. It’s cheaper than […]


An Introduction to Great British Railways – Thursday 5th May

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Live event – ‘An introduction to the Great British Railways Transition Team and the Whole Industry Strategic Plan’ On Thursday 5th May, Elaine Seagriff, Strategy & Planning Director at GBRTT, will provide an overview of GBRTT, the WISP and what it means for rail in Britain. More information CLICK HERE


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