Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to prevent train (a) cancellations, (b) delays and (c) overcrowding.

We are working with train operators to ensure their service offer provides capacity where it is most needed, whilst maintaining performance, keeping cancellations to a minimum, and protecting the public purse. In December 2022, industry implemented a timetable specifically designed to deliver performance improvements through some of the busiest parts of the network.