UK freezes rail fares for first time in 30 years, saving commuters up to £315 annually.

The UK government has announced a historic freeze on regulated rail fares in England—the first in 30 years—covering season tickets and peak/off-peak returns between major cities. Commuters will save up to £315 annually on routes like Milton Keynes to London, benefiting over a billion passenger journeys as part of plans to rebuild Great British Railways under public ownership. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will formalize the measure in her upcoming budget, alongside broader rail modernization including digital ticketing and improved Wi-Fi, with the move widely welcomed by unions and passenger groups.