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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Train Operating Companies: Fees and Charges

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.

Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121400
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Fees and charges Standards Train operating companies
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk