Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 8073

Railways: Prosecutions

Tabled: 8 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024

Question

Tim Roca

LabourMacclesfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to make an assessment of the effectiveness of the use of prosecutions for low level offenses by rail operators.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
I am aware of the recent coverage of a number of prosecutions undertaken by one rail operator. It would be inappropriate to comment on the details of individual cases, but we expect operators to ensure their policy on ticketing is clear and fair for passe...

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