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Railways: Fares

Asked by Lola McEvoyLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 22171

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what work her Department is undertaking to make rail travel more affordable for those who are ineligible for existing railcards and regularly commute over long distances via rail.

Answered by Department for Transport

The Government recognises that affordability is important to passengers and froze regulated rail fares for the first time in 30 years in March 2026, helping to keep rail travel affordable across over a billion journeys.

For regular travellers, a range of products are available, including season tickets, Flexible Season Tickets and Advance fares although the best-value option will depend on the journey and travel pattern. Through Great British Railways, passengers will benefit from a more consistent offer across the network, with reforms to simplify fares, expand Pay As You Go ticketing and make rail travel better suited to modern travel patterns, while balancing affordability for passengers with value for taxpayers.

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