questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the rail fare freeze on the (a) budget and (b) spending plans of the Department for Transport Operator (DfTO) train operating companies between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027.
answerText: Freezing regulated fares is a fully funded policy that will save commuters hundreds of pounds on season tickets and put more money in working people’s pockets. This forms part of the Government’s wider commitment to transform and improve our railways.
heading: Train Operating Companies: Finance