Railways: Fylde
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help reduce the cost of rail services in Fylde constituency.
Answered by Simon Lightwood
Most regulated rail fares increased by 4.6 per cent on 2 March 2025. This was the lowest absolute increase in three years and delivers a fair balance between taxpayers and passengers. This increase will support the Government’s long-term plans to achieve financial sustainability of the railway. Whilst it is our ambition through railway reform 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.
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