THE Scottish government has been told that a rail fare freeze must be put in place after analysis confirmed commuters face paying up to £200 more for a season ticket.

Concerns have been raised about the impact of the annual increase in peak regulated fares — typically in line with the retail price index — which could mean a 3.8 per cent increase next year. 

Analysis by Scottish Labour found that the costs of travelling on key commuter routes could rise significantly, with those commuting between Dundee and Glasgow seeing their ticket costs rise by £223 to over £6,000.