Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

What steps she is taking to help reduce rail fares.

Tabled: 18 December 2025Answered: 8 January 2026

Asked by

Chris Hinchliff

LabourNorth East Hertfordshire

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)

This Government are committed to bringing the cost of living down, while supporting opportunity and aspiration across the whole of the UK. From March, regulated rail fares will be frozen for the first time in 30 years, meaning that over 1 billion journeys can be made in the coming year for the same price as this year. On top of that, the great British rail sale has returned, offering discounts on over 3 million tickets, making rail travel more affordable for everyone.