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Written question asked by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Friday, 23 January 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 February 2015. It was answered by Baroness Kramer (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 2 February 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Students

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of rising train fares on university and college students.

Answer

We recognise concerns many passengers have about impacts of rail fares on people’s budgets, which is why the cost of regulated rail fares will be capped at RPI+0% for 2015.

Young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are in full time study remain eligible for the 16-25 railcard, which enables the holder to receive 1/3 off of standard anytime, off-peak and Advance fares.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4404
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Fares Railways Students
Link
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