Written questions

Railways: Fares

Commons · Question 51035 · Tabled 8 May 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 13 May 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to make rail fares more affordable.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 13 May 2025

We are overhauling the fares system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are buying the right ticket and getting the best fare. We need to balance affordability for both passengers and taxpayers as we reform fares and deliver Great British ...