Train operators reportedly spent £13 million hiring taxis to transport staff around Britain, including in cases where a rail journey was said to have been rejected because it was too cold. The spending raises questions about whether rail companies are using public and passenger-funded resources efficiently while operating the network.

The figure concerns staff travel rather than passenger services, although the article text provided does not give a timeframe, operator-by-operator breakdown or full explanation for the journeys. The reported example of a rail alternative being considered too cold highlights potential concerns about travel policies, staff welfare and the reliability of rail services.