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Commuters spend more than a tenth of their disposable income on rail season tickets, a BBC investigation finds.

Sadiq Khan today launches the one-hour London "bus hopper" ticket, making millions of fares free every year.

Calls are made for other investment in further rail infrastructure projects

Rail season tickets cost 10% of net payCommuters spend more than a tenth of their disposable income on rail season tickets, a BBC investigation finds.
HS2 rail link boss quits to join Rolls-RoyceThe boss of the controversial HS2 high-speed rail link is leaving to take up a senior post at Rolls-Royce, the aerospace and engineering group says.

Business leaders grit teeth but look to the bigger prize ahead of Severn Tunnel closureSix weeks of hassle will be worth it if electrification means journey times are slashed
Severn Tunnel electrification should be just the start of the storyCalls are made for other investment in further rail infrastructure projects

Arriva faces cap on bus and rail fares in bid to protect passengersPASSENGERS in parts of Yorkshire could face higher fares because the same company runs both rail and bus services, the competition watchdog has warned.

71 extra trains a day from Wales to Gloucester prompts level crossing danger warning Householders are being warned that they will be taking the strain of 71 extra trains a day as rail services to South Wales are directed via Gloucestershire over the next six weeks.
Franchise agreement could result in higher fares for Mid Cheshire line passengers
Six weeks of disruption ahead as Severn Tunnel closes COMMUTERS and travellers across Gwent face six weeks of disruption with the Severn Tunnel closed for electrification work from today (MON).