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<p>The Government recognise that the cost of travelling for rail passengers can seem
high – this is why since 2014 we have taken action and capped the regulated rail fares
in line with RPI inflation. Train fare revenue is crucial to funding day-to-day railway
operations and delivering the investment and massive upgrade programme currently underway,
all of which passengers demand and expect. 98p of every £1 in passenger revenue is
reinvested in the network to improve passenger’s services.</p><p> </p><p>Tangible
benefits to the Sheffield City Region on both the Northern and TPE franchises will
become apparent to passengers during 2019 with new trains being introduced, delivering
additional services and increased capacity for commuters.</p><p> </p><p>Benefits planned
by East Midlands trains are, for long-distance journeys, it will reduce journey times
between Sheffield and London by up to 20 minutes in the peak.</p><p> </p><p>There
will be a brand new fleet of bi-mode trains serving Sheffield from 2022, with more
seats. The first train will enter passenger service by April 2022.</p>
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