MPs in Milton Keynes have welcomed yesterday's news that train fares will be frozen after 30 years of continuous fare hikes.
In an announcement by the Department for Transport, the Chancellor confirmed a historic freeze to fares at the Budget, with passengers not paying a penny more on season tickets, peak returns for commuters and off-peak returns.
The news means a typical commuter travelling from Milton Keynes to London three days a week using flexi-season tickets will save approximately £315 per year.
“We know that the price of train tickets is a real concern after thirty years of costs going up and up,” said Chris Curtis, MP for Milton Keynes North, “This is a very welcome change now, while our plans for Great British Rail will put our railways back in public hands and fix systemic issues in the long term.”
Emily Darlington, MP for Milton Keynes Central added, “Thousands of commuters pass through Milton Keynes Central every day, with workers heading out to make use of our close proximity to major cities like London and Birmingham, or coming into Milton Keynes - the seventh largest city economy in the country.
“This will be welcome news to all of them after thirty years of rising costs, putting more money back in people's pockets.”
