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Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales

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Regulated rail fares have gone up in England and Wales by 4.6% .

The cost of most railcards has also gone up by about 5 , from about 30 , but disabled railcards remain the same price.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says fares need to rise so it can invest in rail system.

Campaign for Better Transport says increase "piles further misery on hard-pressed households".

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86

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86

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71

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semi-formal

Language

English

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47

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short-lived

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