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Railways: Concessions

Asked by Alison BennettLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 72020

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a National NHS Railcard for Healthcare Staff.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

There are no current plans to introduce an NHS Railcard in advance of the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), but GBR will have the opportunity to take a fresh look at the justification of the eligibility and restrictions of some railcards. Any long-term changes or concessions made to rail fares policy requires balancing against the potential impacts on passengers and taxpayers.

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