Submitted on Saturday 8th March 2025
Rejected on Thursday 17th April 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Petition to Subsidise Train Travel and Reduce Rail Fares Across the UK
Research shows maximum success from rail subsidies occurs when governments offer sustained low fares, unified ticketing, expanded high-quality services, dedicated funding, and complementary car-discouraging policies, as proven in Vienna (2012), Germany (2022), and London (2000–2014).
Reducing rail fares encourages commuters to choose trains over cars, decreasing traffic congestion.
Affordable rail directly supports the UK's climate goals - reducing emissions and improving air quality.
Vienna’s €365 annual travel pass increased ridership by 135%, cutting congestion, pollution, and emissions.
Lower fares boost sustainability, health, and economic growth, with additional revenue directly funding expanded infrastructure to meet rising demand—benefiting society and government.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Government to set out plans for reducing rail fares
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/707759
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