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Railways: Fares

Commons · Question 636 · Tabled 18 Jul 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 26 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps to (a) improve transparency of rail fares and (b) make rail travel more accessible through lower ticket cost options.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 26 Jul 2024

As Passenger-in-Chief, affordability is one of the Secretary of State’s key priorities for the rail network. As part of our plan for urgent action for the railways, we are committed to reviewing the overcomplicated fares system with a view to simplifying ...