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Asked by Connie

AQW 42867/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has provided any guidance to Translink regarding the appropriate use of surcharges on train tickets.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 20 March 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
20 March 2026
Answer due by
8 April 2026
Answered
31 March 202611 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

Translink sets its fares within the framework of its public service contract and the wider faresetting powers available under public transport legislation. My Department has not issued any specific guidance to Translink regarding the use of surcharges on train tickets.

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