Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 110089

Railways: Fares

Tabled: 2 February 2026

Answered: 12 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Rail Delivery Groups' updated fare search limits on (a) passenger choice, (b) the cost of rail fares and (c) levels of passenger demand.

Answer

Keir Mather

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) plays an important role in managing functions and services upon which train operators, retailers and passengers rely. The configuration of these systems is a matter for the RDG.