Ivy Jones What about a
railcard for people who have to go out and work every day?
The
railcard costs [pounds sterling]30 and will be valid for one year, or until the passenger's 18th birthday if that comes earlier.
The
railcard can be purchased online from 9am and used to save money on travel from 20 August, ahead of the new academic year.
Holders of the new 16-17 Saver
railcard will pay child fares forin England and Wales, even though they are older than 15.
Unlike the 'millennial'
Railcard, this Saver Card includes reduced rates on peak and season travel, reportsthe Mirror.
David Sidebottom, director at watchdog Transport Focus, welcomed the launch of the
railcard, but claimed its benefits could have gone further to ensure all holders get discounted daily tickets for the duration of their studies.
Release date- 14082019 - Transport for Wales welcomes the Secretary of State for Transport's announcement of the launch of the 16-17 Saver
railcard from September 2019 and have committed to providing further discounted fares for young people, starting in January 2020.
"While record numbers of people are saving money with the Disabled Persons
Railcard, we want everyone to benefit from the improvements we're making which is why we're encouraging everyone eligible to sign up."
THE other day, I found a few old student
railcards featuring photos of someone I barely recognised.
| Can you get a
railcard? Many people can save a third off rail fares by getting a
railcard.
Train companies have announced that a new
railcard aimed at 26-30 year olds will be launched later this year.