Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 44851
Railways
Tabled: 7 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025
Question
Mr Paul Kohler
Liberal Democrat — Wimbledon
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the contribution of businesses utilising rail travel to the effectiveness of the rail network; and what steps she is taking to consult with business on her planned reforms to the
Answer
Simon LightwoodWe recognise that business travel is a significant reason for using the railways. Research just published has shown that 15 per cent of journeys on DfT-contracted rail passenger services were made for business travel. On 18 February we launched the eight-...
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