Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14767

Railways: Fares

Tabled: 18 November 2024
Answered: 26 November 2024

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take legislative steps to limit the increase in the cost of single journey rail tickets relative to return tickets.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Regulated fares make up around 45 per cent of rail fares and include commuter fares, such as season ticket and shorter-distance peak return, alongside longer-distance off-peak returns to ensure an affordable, walk-up option is available for leisure passen...

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