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Where commuters can get train fares for just £1 this month

Where commuters can get train fares for just £1 this month

Independenta day ago
Transport for Wales is offering £1 fares for Pay As You Go rail travel across south east Wales.
The promotional fares are available from 19 to 28 August at 95 PAYG-enabled stations, and will apply to all journeys, including rail replacement buses.
Passengers can save a maximum of £3.20 on a single journey during this limited-time offer.
The initiative aims to encourage more people to try rail travel and familiarise themselves with the PAYG system.
This promotion coincides with discussions about potential regulated train fare increases in England, which could rise by up to 5.8 per cent next year.
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