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New rule change means Brits can travel for HALF the price on trains – and it’s dropping in just days

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New rule change means Brits can travel for HALF the price on trains – and it’s dropping in just days
The Sun
The Sun1 hrs ago
New rule change means Brits can travel for HALF the price on trains – and it’s dropping in just days
HALF-PRICE train tickets will be available to even more passengers as railcard rules change later this month. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced an extension to a popular student saver scheme. Under the new rules, 18-year-olds will soon be able to avail of the discounted rates. It comes as the DfT confirmed a
Major Railcard change means thousands more in UK can travel for half price
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Daily Mail
Daily Mail3 hrs ago
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UK railcard August 17 rule change 'lowers cost at critical time'
NewsUK NewsRail travelOne group will benefit for longer06:11, 04 Aug 2026Rules are changing(Image: Kirsty O’Connor/PA)People aged 18 will be able to travel for half price on most train services when railcard rules are relaxed later this month, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. The change relates to the
The Mirror
The Mirror13 hrs ago
Thousands more students to get half price train tickets under Railcard extension
In a boost to youngsters, ministers said the 16-17 Saver Railcards will be valid for a full year from the date of purchase, rather than expiring when the holder turns 18
Major railcard rule change means 10,000s of people will get cheaper train tickets
NewsUK NewsTrainsIt has been hailed as a 'common sense change'22:30, 03 Aug 2026The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that 18-year-olds in the UK will be able to travel for half price on most train services when railcard rules are relaxed later this month.‌The change relates to the 16-17 Saver railcard, whic
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