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Written question asked by Peter Kyle (Labour) on Monday, 25 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 April 2022 (named day). It was answered by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 April 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Fares

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if the Government will extend the Great British Rail sale over the school summer holidays.

Answer

The Government has announced the Great British Rail Sale, with passengers being offered Advance tickets at up to a 50% discount. Tickets went on sale on 19 April, for journeys commencing on 25 April through to the 27 May.

In developing the Great British Rail Sale, the industry identified routes and times where there is spare capacity to support additional passenger demand and avoid overcrowding already busy services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
159030
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Fares Railways
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk