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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 April 2022 (named day). It was answered by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Monday, 25 April 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Railways: Fares

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the press release of 19 April 2022, entitled Over one million half price rail tickets in first ever Great British Rail Sale, for what reason the sale did not extend to the school half-term holidays.

Answer

We have launched the Great British Rail Sale, the first ever nationwide rail sale, which has seen train operators from across the industry come together to offer significant discounts on over a million train tickets across Britain. The Great British Rail Sale will help save families money and them connect with friends and families.

The vast majority of train operators in England are involved, so tickets will be available across the country. In developing the Great British Rail Sale, the industry has identified routes and times where there is spare capacity to support additional passenger demand and avoid busy services.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155825
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Fares Railways Schools
Link
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