Tube problems despite fare hike
Around noon, Tube travellers, who have also seen fares rise by an average of 4.2% today, were badly affected by a signal failure at Baker Street in north-west London.
This meant that Metropolitan services were suspended between Baker Street and Aldgate, while trains on the Circle Line and on the Hammersmith & City Line were severely delayed.
How much will your rail fare go up?
This is a table of rail fare rises, comparing the price of a 12-month season ticket bought in December with one bought from today.
Rail fare hikes come into effect
The mid-winter will be bleaker for millions of rail travellers today as inflation-busting fare rises take effect.