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Scottish Greens call for SNP to reconsider return of peak rail fares
Commuters and travellers at Edinburgh's Waverley Station, May 23, 2022

THE Scottish government has been urged to reconsider its decision to bring back peak rail fares.

More than 10 million additional train journeys were made during the 12-month scheme that started on October 2023, analysis has shown.

Rail fares are now set to increase by an above-inflation 3.8 per cent on April 1.

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