| Re: Delay / Repay - to be less generous Posted by TaplowGreen at 19:37, 17th February 2026 |     |
Surely the re-nationalisation of the railways is going to 'put an end to delays' and thus avoid the need for the government to pay any compensation? 
It'll mean we pay even more for even less.
| Re: Delay / Repay - to be less generous Posted by Kernow Otter at 18:43, 17th February 2026 | |
More levelling down.
| Re: Delay / Repay - to be less generous Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 18:24, 17th February 2026 | |
Surely the re-nationalisation of the railways is going to 'put an end to delays' and thus avoid the need for the government to pay any compensation?
| Delay / Repay - to be less generous Posted by grahame at 18:00, 17th February 2026 | |
From Aubrey Allegretti
Exc: Ministers are considering plans to scale back “delay repay” refunds for late running trains.
Insiders say the move will be presented as a way to standardise differing compensation schemes, as the government’s nationalisation drive ramps up.
But ideas under consideration include “levelling down” to LNER levels - meaning no money back for delays of up to 29 minutes.
Taken together with plans for automating compensation means it is hoped the cost would be revenue neutral.
Insiders say the move will be presented as a way to standardise differing compensation schemes, as the government’s nationalisation drive ramps up.
But ideas under consideration include “levelling down” to LNER levels - meaning no money back for delays of up to 29 minutes.
Taken together with plans for automating compensation means it is hoped the cost would be revenue neutral.
