But it pledged to freeze the price of off-peak fares in 2014 and 2015.

BBC: Below-inflation Scottish off-peak rail fare pledge

So, in theory off-peak fares could increase but peak fares could potentially decrease.

BBC: Rail passengers fear review could 'push up fares'

Under the recommendations, off-peak fares could increase by as much as 30%.

BBC: Rail passengers fear review could 'push up fares'

The condition to peg off-peak fares at RPI -1, or 1% below the retail price index measure of inflation, will be written into the contract for the next rail franchise.

BBC: Below-inflation Scottish off-peak rail fare pledge

Off-peak train fares will rise 1% below inflation from 2016, the Scottish government has said.

BBC: Below-inflation Scottish off-peak rail fare pledge

Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak intercity journeys, make up half of all fares.

BBC: Rail commuters face 6.5% fare rise

But many I've spoken to fear that off-peak prices may increase without a corresponding reduction in peak fares.

BBC: Rail passengers fear review could 'push up fares'

At the moment some peak time services have empty seats on them while the first off-peak train is extremely over-crowded as passengers wait for the cheaper fares.

BBC: Rail passengers fear review could 'push up fares'