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 2 January 2019 → Survey conducted on 2 January 2019 on 3975 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

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

30%

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

44%

Don’t know

26%

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

30%

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

44%

Don’t know

26%

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