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Railways: Fares

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 110089

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Rail Delivery Groups' updated fare search limits on (a) passenger choice, (b) the cost of rail fares and (c) levels of passenger demand.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) plays an important role in managing functions and services upon which train operators, retailers and passengers rely. The configuration of these systems is a matter for the RDG.

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