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Railways: Tickets

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 20 November 2025UIN 91662

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with train operating companies on the potential merits of introducing train tickets with a 24-hour validity period to support commuters working night shifts.

Answered by Keir Mather

There are no current plans to introduce 24-hour return tickets. Regular commuters, including those working night shifts, can make significant savings with season tickets. As part of our fares simplification, preparing for Pay as You Go expansions in urban areas, we are introducing single leg pricing meaning a single fare will cost roughly half the price of a return.

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