A Veterans Railcard that gives former members of the UK Armed Forces discounted rail travel has been launched and will soon be available for use – but what will the card offer and who is eligible?
What Is The New Veterans Railcard?
The card will work in a similar way to other railcards, including two new cards which were launched last year – one for rail travellers aged 26-30, and another for teenagers aged 16-17 that offered half-price fare reduction.
Who Is Eligible For The New Veterans Railcard?
The new railcard will be available to around an extra 830,000 veterans and will give them a third off most rail travel. It extends discounts to veterans not yet covered by existing discounts.
Any veteran, no matter their age, will be able to buy the card unlike other railcards that normally apply to particular age groups.
It is estimated that between 1.6 and 1.7 million veterans already qualify for either the Senior (over-60s) or Disabled Person’s Railcard.
When Will The New Veterans Card Be Available?
The Veterans Railcard will be available for use on journeys from 5 November 2020.
