Originally Posted by
salut0
Inflation, or more because once Elizabeth Line ramps up to full frequency it’ll be operating much more frequently than the HEx and so maybe they think that passengers should be charged closer to HEx fares for that convenience?
No.
The increase is basically due to the governments requirement that TFL increase its fare revenue as part of its funding deal to recover from Covid.
And this is still no where near what HEX charges for a walk up fare - £25.just for the Paddington / LHR service.
Yes there are some cheaper fares but they require advance purchase. And again these don't include getting to/from Paddington.