Main-line train fares in Scotland rose 6.2% at the start of the year, angering passengers but the UK Government said increases were needed to maintain services, while train use remains well below pre-World War II levels and bus services were also impacted by the rise with rail companies accused of unreasonable car parking price hikes.

1. At the turn of the year, main-line train fares in Scotland rose by an average of 6.2% At the turn of the year, main-line train fares in Scotland rose by an average of 6.2%

2. Passenger groups reacted with fury to the rises but the UK Government said the increases were essential to maintaining key services

3. The proportion of Britons using the train is still substantially lower than before World War II.

4. Bus services were also affected by the rise

5. Rail companies are free to set their own charges for car parking – they have been accused of unreasonable pricing by commuters