Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 19251

Railways: Fares

Tabled: 11 December 2024

Answered: 16 December 2024

Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist Party — East Londonderry

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with train operating companies on the adequacy of rail fare structures for passengers.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

While it is our ambition through public ownership to deliver a more affordable railway, any long-term changes or concessions made to rail fares policy require balancing against the potential impacts on passengers, taxpayers and the railway. Through legisl...

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