Half price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.
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""common sense change" is "exactly what passengers should expect from the railway"."
— Lord Hendy , Politician
"the change demonstrates the sector's commitment to "offering better value fares and delivering a more joined-up railway"."
— Jacqueline Starr , Executive
"the railcard is "essential for young people reliant on trains to get to college, work or training"."
— Kaynat Ahmad , Activist
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They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.
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