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

LocalTravel
20 Aug 2025 • 9:45 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • 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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