Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 15 April 2021 to Questions 181397, 181398, 181399, 181400, 181401, 181402, 181403, what discussions he has had with train operators on increasing service levels beyond 75 per cent; and when that planned increase will happen.

On 17 May service levels increased to around 85 percent of pre-pandemic levels as further easing of restrictions took place. The Department continues to work closely with operators and Network Rail to ensure that services are appropriate to passenger demand, as well as delivering good performance and value to the tax payer.