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Written question asked by Bob Spink (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 September 2004. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 13 September 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Dept for Transport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to ensure that a refund is given to passengers with season tickets when standing reaches a predetermined level; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Bob Spink: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to ensure that a refund is given to passengers with season tickets when standing reaches a predetermined level; and if he will make a statement. [188436] Mr. McNulty: The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) is reviewing its crowding policy. The SRA plans to consider whether there is a case for Train Operating Companies to face additional incentives to manage overcrowding.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
424 c1382W;424 c1390W; 188436
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Fares Railways Passengers Overcrowding Seating Season tickets
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk