Milton Keynes commuters to save over £300 a year as rail fares FROZEN

MPs in Milton Keynes are today welcoming news that train fares will be frozen after thirty years of continuous fare hikes.

In an announcement by the Department for Transport this morning, 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.

A typical commuter travelling from Milton Keynes to London three days a week using flexi-season tickets will save approximately £315 per year.

Chris Curtis, MP for Milton Keynes North said, “We know that the price of train tickets is a real concern after thirty years of costs going up and up. 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.”

Callum Anderson, MP for Buckingham and Bletchley added, “I’ve been working hard as a local MP to attract more jobs and investment to Bletchley as we regenerate the town. By making it cheaper and easier to travel by rail through freezing fares and investing in East West Rail, we are not only giving commuters crucial cost of living relief, but also giving us the opportunity to create the thriving local economy I know our town can achieve.”

Emily Darlington, MP for Milton Keynes Central concluded, “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.”