Train Companies (Minimum Fares) Bill

A Bill to require train companies to offer customers the cheapest available fare as a first option; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The Train Companies (Minimum Fares) Bill would require train operators to display the cheapest available fare as the first option when customers book tickets. It aims to make rail pricing clearer and more affordable by ensuring the lowest fare is the default option, with related provisions for connected purposes.

Key Points

Train companies would have a duty to offer the cheapest available fare as the first option shown to customers.
Aims to improve transparency and fairness in rail pricing.
Provisions could apply across all booking channels (online, apps, ticket machines) to ensure consistent display.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and not yet through detailed scrutiny.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, in the early phase of parliamentary consideration.

Who is affected?

Train passengers and regular rail usersTrain operating companies and rail operatorsRail industry bodies and ticketing platforms (websites, apps, and ticket machines)Travel agencies and booking platforms that sell rail tickets

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Train Companies (Minimum Fares)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 72 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

9 Jan 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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