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
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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
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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
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- 2026-03-23 18:07:47 +0000
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