Increases in rail fares

Early day motion 810, tabled 24 February 2025 by James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 19 members.

That this House deeply regrets the Government’s decision to increase rail fares by 4.6%, at a time when performance on the rail network continues to decline; notes with concern that this increase fails to incentivise train use, undermining efforts to promote public transport as an affordable and sustainable alternative; expresses concern that an annual season ticket for a commuter travelling from Lewes to London Victoria now costs an eye-watering £5,432; condemns the worsening reliability of services, with persistent delays, cancellations, and overcrowding making rail travel increasingly frustrating for passengers; and believes that commuters and families should not be forced to pay more for a service that continues to deteriorate.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 14, Independent 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1.