Railways: Concessions
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to introduce a Network South West railcard similar to the Network railcard available for people in London and the South East.
Answered by Simon Lightwood
There are no current plans to review railcards in advance of the transition to Great British Railways, however Great British Railways 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 will require balancing against the potential impacts on passengers, taxpayers and the railway.
Additionally, there are many local concessionary passes that are valid on National Rail, this includes the Devon and Cornwall Railcard, which have been introduced by local authorities and train operators.
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