Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle18-year-olds will soon benefit from half-price train travel on most services. From 17 August, the 16-17 Saver Railcard will remain valid for a full year from its purchase date, even if the holder turns 18. Previously, these Railcards expired on the holder's 18th birthday, leaving over 70,000 students annually an average of £175 worse off than their peers in the same academic year who had not yet turned 18, according to the Department for Transport. Rail Minister Lord Hendy said the “common sense change” is “exactly what passengers should expect from the railway”.This new policy aligns the 16-17 Saver, which entitles the holder to 50 per cent off most train fares, with other Railcards.In fullNew Railcard rules mean 18-year-olds will be able to travel for half the priceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
18-year-olds will soon get half-price train travel – here’s why
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle18-year-olds will soon benefit from half-price train travel on most services. From 17 August, the 16-17 Saver Railcard will remain valid for a full year from its purchase date, even if the holder turns 18. Previously, these Railcards expired on the holder's 18th birthday, leaving over 70,000 students annually an average of £175 worse off than their peers in the same academic year who had not yet turned 18, according to the Department for Transport. Rail Minister Lord Hendy said the “common sense change” is “exactly what passengers should expect from the railway”.This new policy aligns the 16-17 Saver, which entitles the holder to 50 per cent off most train fares, with other Railcards.In fullNew Railcard rules mean 18-year-olds will be able to travel for half the priceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
