Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 37881
Railways: Fares
Tabled: 12 March 2025
Answered: 20 March 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of rail fare increases on the number of people using trains.
Answer
Simon LightwoodOur aim is to keep the price of rail travel at a point that works for both passengers and taxpayers, where possible. This year's increase is the lowest absolute increase in three years and delivers a fair balance between taxpayers and passengers. It will ...
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