Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
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Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds

4 Aug 2026 · Originally published 4 Aug 2026 9/10
The Department for Transport is extending the 16-17 Saver railcard so it remains valid until a passenger turns 19. This change ensures that teenagers can continue to access half-price fares while travelling to college or starting their careers, removing a financial barrier for thousands of students.
Source: BBC News UK National
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