Latest Rail Fares News
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SWR Announces Fare Sale Across West of England Timetable
South Western Railway has announced a sale on a number of off-peak tickets making up its West of England timetable.
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Amtrak Announces Winter Wanderlust Fare Sale
Amtrak has announced its new Winter Wanderlust Sale, which offers travellers up to 30% off regularly priced fares on a number of routes.
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Greater Manchester to Introduce Simplified Fare Scheme
New rail fares are set to be introduced in Greater Manchester this December as part of the UK Government's fare transformation scheme.
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GPS-Based Ticketing Trials Expanded Across North of England
The DfT has extended its location-based digital ticketing trial to include Northern services between Sheffield and Doncaster.
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DB Announces Discounts for Passengers Accompanying BahnCard Holders
BahnCard 25 and 50 holders can now bring four additional passengers on journeys with them at a discounted fee this November.
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Via Rail Canada Announces Return of Canada Strong Pass
Via Rail Canada's Canada Strong Pass offers free or discounted travel for children, youth and adults aged 18 to 24 during the winter months.
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GPS Ticketing Trial Launched Between Harrogate & Leeds
Trials of a new GPS-based ticketing technology have launched on Northern trains between Leeds and Harrogate.
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Amtrak Announces Three-Day Flash Sale for Northeast Journeys
Amtrak has announced a three-day-only sale for regular coach fares along the Northeast United States between 8–30 September 2025.
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UK: GPS-Based Ticketing Technology Trial Begins Across the Midlands
Rail passengers in the Midlands will have the chance to take part in a trial of a new GPS-based ticketing technology from 01 September 2025.
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TfW Announces £1 Rail Fare Promotion for PAYG Customers in South East Wales
Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced that customers will be able to travel through any of its 95 PAYG rail stations for £1 this summer.
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DB Announces 20% Flash Sale on Saver Fares for Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced a 20% discount on all saver fares for journeys taken on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through to 10 December.
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UK: Contactless Ticketing to Undergo Trials in North & Midlands
The Government has begun the procurement process for suppliers to oversee the operation of technology for a new contactless ticketing system…
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Fixing Regional Inequalities in UK Rail Travel
At a pivotal moment in transport policy, Green Alliance's report explores how government and industry should revitalise the UK's rail system…
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UK: Contactless Payment Coming to 47 More Stations Across the South East
The DfT has announced that an additional 47 stations across the South East of the UK are set to receive contactless ticketing technology.
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UK: Government to Offer Discounts of Up to 50% on 2 Million Fares
The DfT has announced the return of the Government's annual Rail Sale, which will see 2 million tickets on sale for up to 50%.
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Germany: Deutschland-Ticket Cost Increases to €58
From the start of 2025, the Deutschland-Ticket, Germany's flagship public transportation pass, has increased in price to 58 EUR per month.
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Liverpool: Unlimited Merseyrail Travel for £2 on Weekends in January
Liverpool City Region is offering unlimited Merseyrail travel for a 2 GBP fare per day on weekends throughout January.
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UK Budget: HS2 to Extend from Old Oak Common to Euston
As part of the Autumn Budget announcement, the UK Chancellor has confirmed that HS2's connection from Old Oak Common to Euston will go ahead…
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Key Steps to Bring Rail up to Speed
Joseph Doppelbauer discusses how the pandemic has affected passenger travel and the key steps to bring passenger rail up to speed.
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Single to London? That'll Be an Arm and a Leg, Please!
Jonn Elledge looks at the story behind Andy Burnham's pointed comments about the exorbitant costs of rail fares in Britain.
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Rail Industry Experts Call on UK Government to Begin Implementing Fare Reforms
The Chair of the Williams Rail Review warns it’s now or never to radically overhaul Britain’s confusing and outdated rail fares system.
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Commercial Seat Selection Features in S3 Passenger
The new commercial seat Selection feature of S3 Passenger will provide dynamic pricing control, and more revenue management capabilities.
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UK Rail Industry Comments on Recent Fare Changes
Rail fare changes: Average train ticket prices have risen by 3.4% across the UK, in the biggest increase to fares since 2013.
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Rail Fare Trial Set to Help Passengers Find Cheapest Tickets
Passengers on trains between London and Sheffield or Scotland will be among the first to benefit from an overhaul of rail fare regulations a…