Train Operating Companies: Standards
(asked on 20th October 2023) - View Source
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many train operating companies provided a 24-hour service (a) in October 2023 and (b) 12 months ago.
This question was answered on 25th October 2023
Most operators do not offer 24 hour services. On most routes there is little demand and important infrastructure inspection and maintenance activities take place overnight with most operators leaving a gap in service of three to four hours overnight. Govia Thameslink Railway, Transpennine Trains and Great Western Railway provide overnight services on key routes.