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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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