Date: 14/08/2011

Hitting rail commuters with a swath of double-digit rail fare increases will carry 'economic and political consequences' for the government, campaigners have warned on the eve of inflation figures that will mean some tickets rise by 13%. [From Mark Bartlett]

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Rail fare rises of 13% 'may break government', campaigners warn

Guardian

Passenger groups, environmental lobbyists and unions predict average fares will rise four times faster than wages in 2012