Train season ticket costs rise again: "think outside the box to cut costs" says MSE

Following today’s RPI figures from the Office for National Statistics, commuters in England will see train season ticket costs rise again next year. Megan French, assistant news editor at MoneySavingExpert.com, said: "Commuters, while unlikely to be surprised at today's news, will be left fuming by yet another hike in the cost of getting to work.

"For many this rise will be unavoidable – though they should at least make full use of the Delay Repay scheme to claim for any delays and cancellations they suffer and get some cash back when things go wrong.

"For some commuters it may also be worth thinking outside the box when it comes to annual travel. For example, check if there are any split tickets available for your route, if you're eligible for a railcard that can be used on peak fares or if you can get cashback on your tickets using loyalty schemes or credit cards."

For more information, see the MSE breaking news story.