Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: Christmas
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to support the provision of a wider range of railway services on Boxing Day in 2026.
- Answer
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The department currently requires its operators to plan services and rail timetables that are designed to meet expected passenger demand and provide value for money for the taxpayer. Typically, demand for services on Boxing Day is low and much of the network is closed to provide opportunity for essential maintenance. We expect operators and in future, GBR, to continue to consider the case for Boxing Day services where there is demand and they do not further increase the burden on taxpayers.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL12390
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Christmas Railways
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- 2025-12-08 11:57:07 +0000
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