Rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the Government has announced.

Ministers said the move will save millions of rail travellers hundreds of pounds off season tickets, peak and off-peak returns between major cities.

Commuters on the more expensive routes will save more than £300 a year.

The Government said the changes are part of its plans to rebuild a publicly owned Great British Railways that will deliver value for money through bringing rail tickets into the 21st century with tap in tap out and digital ticketing, alongside investing in superfast wifi.

The announcement applies to England and services run by English train operating companies.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “Next week at the Budget I’ll set out the fair choices to deliver on the country’s priori

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