Thinking about the cost of running and improving Britain's railways, which of the following best reflects your view?

Thinking about the cost of running and improving Britain's railways, which of the following best reflects your view? Published on 4 January 2018 → Survey conducted on 4 January 2018 on 3973 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Costs should be paid more by those who use the railways, through ticket prices

29%

Costs should be paid more by the government, from general taxation

48%

Don't know

23%

Costs should be paid more by those who use the railways, through ticket prices

29%

Costs should be paid more by the government, from general taxation

48%

Don't know

23%

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