SAVAGE new year rail fare rise will leave many season ticket holders hit by more than 20 per cent increases during the life of this Parliament, campaigners warned yesterday.

The increases will be especially galling for many at a time of wage stagnation — with bigger fares dwarfing average pay rises, and widespread disruption on the nation’s railways.

Further problems were reported across the rail network yesterday, with lengthy delays and a number of operators running reduced services.