Written questions

Railways: Devon

Commons · Question 58371 · Tabled 9 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of abolishing peak time pricing on rail fares to and from Devon.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 16 Jun 2025

Peak and off-peak fares are an important tool to manage demand and alleviate crowding on peak time services by encouraging those who can travel off-peak to do so. Any changes to rail policy need to balance affordability for both passengers and taxpayers ...