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 ...