Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 60703

Railways: Fares

Tabled: 17 June 2025
Answered: 25 June 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that rail fares are affordable.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Scottish fares are a matter for the Scottish Government. However, in both administrations Scotland and England, some fares are regulated to protect passengers by setting the maximum amount that regulated fares can increase year-on-year. London North Easte...

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