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Written question asked by Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Season Tickets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of existing Flexi Season ticket products for passengers travelling to work three days per week.

Answer

Flexible Season Tickets were introduced to support passengers who travel two or three days a week and provide eight days’ travel within a 28-day period. The discount offered varies by route, reflecting existing fare structures, but provides a minimum 20 per cent discount against the equivalent monthly season ticket.

Passengers travelling three days a week can purchase more than one Flexible Season Ticket, although on some routes a traditional monthly or annual season ticket may provide better value. The most suitable ticket for any passenger will depend on their travel patterns and the fares available on their route. The Government aims to review the overall cost-effectiveness of Flexible Season Tickets as part of its wider work to ensure that fares and ticketing continue to reflect changing travel patterns and passenger needs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25337
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Railways Season tickets
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk