Brighton and Hove’s main train operator says fare rises will average 2.1 per cent

The main train operator serving Brighton and Hove said that fares would rise by an average of 2.1 per cent in the new year.

Southern said today (Friday 5 December) that this would be the average increase across all fares and would come into effect on Friday 2 January.

Regulated fares for next year, which include season tickets, have been capped by the government at the July inflation Retail Prices Index rate of 2.5 per cent.

The company said: “Our cheapest Southern £5 Advance fares will remain frozen for the eighth consecutive year and many off-peak Gatwick Express fares will be frozen at 2014 prices with additional discounts online.”

Southern’s commercial director Alex Foulds said: “This is great news for those looking for cheap off-peak travel as we continue to freeze our cheapest Southern online Advance fare at just £5 for the eighth consecutive year.

“Gatwick Express passengers will also benefit as we are freezing many non-season ticket fares on the route.”