Train fares across Scotland are set to increase after Government ministers judged the scrapping of peak fares to have failed. <br /><br />For it to have been self-financing it would have had to boost passengers numbers by 10 percent but it only achieved a 6.8 percent increase.<br /><br />This means that peak train fares will be re-implemented from 27 September which on most routes is before 9.15am on weekdays and between 4.42pm and 6.11pm.<br /><br />During these periods an adult return ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh will almost double from £16.20 to £31.40.<br /><br />The intention of the pilot scheme was to persuade more people to swap car journeys for rail travel and ultimately move closer to their green ambitions.<br /><br />While critics are calling this a “hammer blow”, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop said it primarily benefitted those already using the trains and people on medium to higher incomes. <br /><br />As a result of this, super off-peak tickets will be reintroduced on certain routes as well as discounts for Scotrail season ticket holders. <br /><br />The initial pilot was scheduled to last for six months though was extended twice. <br />
