Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 77157

Railways: Fares

Tabled: 15 September 2025
Answered: 17 October 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department plans to publish the regulated rail fare levels for 2026.

Answer

Keir Mather
No decisions have yet been taken on the regulated fares change for 2026, but our aim is that prices balance affordability for both passengers and taxpayers. There will be an update on changes to regulated rail fares in due course.