Railways: Lancashire
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce the cost of rail services in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answered by Simon Lightwood
We are committed to reforming the overcomplicated fares system with a view to simplifying rail fares across the country. Whilst it is our ambition through public ownership to deliver a more affordable railway, any long-term changes or concessions made to rail fares policy require balancing against the potential impacts on passengers, taxpayers and the railway.
This year's 4.6 per cent increase will be the lowest absolute increase in three years and will support the Government's long-term plan to achieve financial sustainability of the railway.
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