Petition · Department for Transport
Require railway companies to operate Railway Passenger Services On Boxing Day
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
We think the UK Government, in any new contract, should require rail companies to operate a regular passenger service on Boxing Day every year. The exception being when engineer work needs to be carried out to ensure the safe and smooth operations of the railway network.
By operating the national rail network on Boxing Day we think it would help grow stronger economical resilience for the Country and encourage people to spend, as a result of having greater access to goods and services.
We think such a proposal would also reduce the social impact of being isolated in communities that suffer from poor amenities.
We think the proposal would also help the Government work towards the 'net zero target' carbon emission scheme set along with other environmental benefits.
We think such a proposal would also reduce the social impact of being isolated in communities that suffer from poor amenities.
We think the proposal would also help the Government work towards the 'net zero target' carbon emission scheme set along with other environmental benefits.
Timeline
| 18 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
18 Feb 2025
Closed
18 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.