Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 86147

Railways: Nationalisation

Tabled: 28 October 2025

Answered: 5 November 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps to ensure that nationalised rail operators retain discounts for off-peak travel.

Answer

Keir Mather

This Government is overhauling the complex fares and ticketing system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are buying the right ticketing and getting the best fare. We need to balance affordability for both passengers and taxpayers as we re...

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