Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has plans to (a) remove (i) peak and (ii) off-peak rail fares and (b) introduce a surge pricing model similar to that found in the airline industry; and whether he has had recent discussions with train operators on that matter.

The industry already follows a similar pricing model to airlines for advance tickets, which allow passengers to make substantial savings.

As part of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, the Department is committed to simplifying fares. This means that some ticket types might change in future. The Department will continue to work closely with industry to identify the best way to deliver this vision.