Rail fares in England and Wales are set to rise by 4.6% from Sunday.
Railcards are additionally going to grow to be costlier, regardless of record-low reliability of providers.
Public transport campaigners cautioned that the fare hikes will “pile further misery on hard-pressed households” as some commuters should pay tons of of kilos extra per 12 months for journey.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander acknowledged passenger frustration.
The UK authorities set the 4.6% cap for England’s enhance in regulated fares.
It will embrace season tickets on most commuter journeys, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance routes and versatile tickets for journey round main cities.
Operators set rises in unregulated fares – however these are prone to rise by the identical quantity.
The Welsh authorities matched Westminster’s cap, whereas Transport for Wales is making use of varied will increase to its unregulated fares.
In the meantime, the Scottish authorities will enhance all ScotRail fares by 3.8% from 1 April.
Railcards in Britain, excluding these for disabled passengers, additionally turned costlier for the primary time in 12 years on Sunday.
The worth of a three-year card has risen from £70 to £80, whereas a one-year card has elevated from £30 to £35.
Ms Alexander mentioned: “I understand that passengers are frustrated rail fares keep rising despite unacceptable levels of delays and cancellations, which is why this government made sure this was the lowest increase in three years, and below the growth in average earnings.
“We inherited a railway that was not match for objective, and I do know it would take time for belief to be restored, with trains turning up on time, when and the place they’re wanted.”
Michael Solomon Williams, from Marketing campaign for Higher Transport, mentioned: “With food and energy costs going up, today’s rail fare rise will pile further misery on hard-pressed households.
“Price is the primary barrier to getting extra folks travelling by rail, so the federal government should tackle the rising price of practice journey as a part of its forthcoming rail reforms.”
