Department for Transport written question – answered at on 4 August 2026.
Andrew Snowden
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider introducing a requirement for a minimum provision of food supplies for rail companies to provide passengers affected by delays between stations.
Keir Mather
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Government expects train operators to support passengers during disruption. Under the National Rail Conditions of Travel, operators must, where reasonably practicable, provide appropriate assistance, which may include refreshments.
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