Rail commuters are waiting with bated breath at the moment for announcements on increases to national rail fares that will come into force in the New Year.

Traditionally fares are increased by the rate of inflation plus one per cent. Huge rises are predicted for next years increase which are estimated by many to be around 5.5 per cent, a figure that could add hundreds to many annual season ticket holders.

The July inflation figures will be the trigger for the published rail fare increases and with up to 40 per cent of fares falling into a regulated system this will inevitably see fares rise by inflation plus one per cent.

With rail companies also having to pay high premiums to the Government to get their franchises, these costs must also be absorbed. It seems that yet another tax is being introduced into a growing rail system that in one hand is looking to take on more popularity with increased passenger service demand yet is in real danger of countering the same with fares that could likewise mean rail transport could be an alternative too expensive to afford.

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