Sadiq Khan Confirms 5.8% Above-Inflation Tube Fare Rise for March 2026 Despite National Rail Freeze
Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed Tube and other TfL fares will rise by 5.8% in March 2026, exceeding inflation and proceeding despite a nationwide freeze on regulated rail fares. The increase follows a £2.2 billion government funding deal requiring annual RPI+1% fare hikes. Bus fares may be treated differently. The national rail freeze does not apply to London’s network.