Commuting | Rail fares rise 33% faster than wages - how can employers help?

Rail fare rises have increased by an average of 3.1% in England and Wales, hitting the wallets of staff across the UK as the price of commuting by train rises by a third faster than wages.

It means many commuters will have to pay more despite a year of disruption in 2018 and a poor service. In 2018, the average rise in wages was 2.6%.

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For some staff, this means paying a much higher rate than European counterparts as new pricing takes effect today.

In one example, workers travelling from Chelmsford in Essex to London will have to pay 13% of their salary for a monthly season ticket.