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Rail fares set to increase by average of 2.7% in January - but passengers say tickets aren't value for money

Some commuters could see big rises as rail industry announces annual price lift

Rail fares will go up again in January 2020(Image: PA)

Rail fares will rise by an average of 2.6% on January 2 - despite the fact passengers are already unhappy with how much tickets cost.

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has revealed the fare rise and hailed the fact that the average increase will be below inflation.

But some long-distance commuters could see their annual costs rise by more than £100.

Meanwhile passenger groups said travellers weren't satisfied those fares offered value for money and urged delayed travellers to make sure they claimed all the compensation they are due.

Passengers will be able to check fare rises for particular journeys from Saturday morning.

Some 45% of fares, including season tickets, have their price rises regulated by the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, Scottish and Welsh Governments. Train companies decide other fare rises.

Paul Plummer, chief executive of the RDG, said: "We understand that no one wants to pay more to travel, which is why train companies have for the third year in a row held the average fare increases below inflation while still investing to improve journeys.

"Passengers will benefit from 1,000 extra, improved train carriages and over 1,000 extra weekly services in 2020.