Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 55135

Railways: Fares

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to (a) cap rail fares and (b) provide targeted concessions to (i) young people, (ii) students, and (iii) people in rural areas disproportionately affected by fare rises.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government caps the amount by which regulated fares can increase each year. Regulated fares make up around 45% of rail fares and include commuter fares, such as season ticket and shorter-distance peak singles and returns, alongside longer-distance off...

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