Oral Question·Department for Transport
“What steps she is taking to reduce the cost of rail services.”
Tabled: 6 February 2025Answered: 13 February 2025
Asked by
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
It is our ambition through public ownership to deliver a more affordable railway. This year’s fare increase of 4.6% is the lowest absolute increase in three years. We are committed to reforming the overcomplicated fares system and expanding ticketing innovations like pay-as-you-go in urban areas across the country.