Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 38933

Railways: Concessions

Tabled: 17 March 2025

Answered: 25 March 2025

Question

James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of the cost of railcards; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure rail travel remains affordable for (a) young people, (b) older passengers and (c)

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The price of most railcards increased by £5 from 2 March 2025, except the Disabled Persons Railcard. Railcards still offer significant savings on rail fares with the average railcard holder saving up to £158 annually. In many cases, the price of railcards...

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