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Railways: Fares

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 14 February 2025UIN 29270

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of revenue lost to train companies from fare avoidance in 2024.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Rail Delivery Group estimated in 2014 that, £240 million a year is lost due to fare evasion on Great Britain’s railways. The Department is working with its industry partners to provide an updated figure and recognises the importance of reducing fraud.

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