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Train Fares

Thursday 30 January 2020 · 1 question

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government caps around 45 percent of all rail fares, including most season tickets.
  • The Department is trialling a new, simpler fares structure with London North Eastern Railway.
  • Findings from the trial will inform wider plans to improve fares as part of the Williams review.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Peter Kyle Lab Hove
Transport
Context

The Gibb review recommended simplifying fare structures on the main line between London and Brighton.

Question

What steps is his Department taking to reform the regulation of fares, specifically regarding the implementation of a single Thameslink fare structure as recommended by the Gibb review?

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris (Minister of State for Transport)

The Government cap around 45% of all rail fares, including most season tickets, to protect passengers from high fares. The Department is trialling a new, simpler fares structure with London North Eastern Railway and will use the findings to inform wider plans to improve fares as part of the Williams review White Paper.

Answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not specifically commit to implementing the Thameslink fare structure recommended by the Gibb review.

How: General Statement On Rail Fare Regulation

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