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Train Operating Companies: Fees and Charges

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 23 March 2026UIN 121400

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the projected savings from the removal of management and performance fees payable to private sector train operating companies are estimated to be; and over what time period those savings will be realised.

Answered by Keir Mather

Public ownership is estimated to save taxpayers up to £110-150 million every year on fees currently paid to privately-owned train operating companies, once all services currently delivered under contract with the Department have transferred.

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