Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 636

Railways: Fares

Tabled: 18 July 2024
Answered: 26 July 2024

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps to (a) improve transparency of rail fares and (b) make rail travel more accessible through lower ticket cost options.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
As Passenger-in-Chief, affordability is one of the Secretary of State’s key priorities for the rail network. As part of our plan for urgent action for the railways, we are committed to reviewing the overcomplicated fares system with a view to simplifying ...

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