- 18-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.
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