Thousands of UK Armed Forces veterans are now able to apply for a railcard enabling them and their families discounted rail travel.
Up to 830,000 veterans are now eligible to apply for this government backed scheme.
Captain Sir Tom Moore was presented with the first veterans’ railcard at his Bedfordshire home this week.
Discounted rail is the Office for Veterans’ Affairs’ (OVA) first step in providing lifelong support for all those who have served.
The new railcard will enable veterans to get a 1/3 off the price of rail travel – including a 1/3 off for one spouse or friend also travelling with them. A 60% discount will also be applied for up to four children travelling.
A single annual veterans railcard will cost £21 for an introductory period (first year), before the price is then increased to £30 for a 12-month period thereafter.
There will be an option to purchase a three-year railcard for an introductory price of £61 – if purchased before 31 March 2021, increasing to £70 a year after.
You will also be able to download a digital version of the railcard to your smart phone.
Where Can I Get the Veterans Railcard?
All those who are eligible can apply here using this link.
Who Is Eligible for the Veterans Railcard?
All those who have served for more than one day in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve), Merchant Mariners – who have seen duty on specific military operations.
Where Can the Veterans Railcard Be Used?
Standard and First Class Anytime and Anytime Day singles or return train journeys – same applies to off-peak and super off-peak tickets.
When using your Oyster card off-peak pay as you go daily price cap and off-peak pay as you go single fares for journeys on National Rail, London Underground and the DLR (railcard holder only).
Some rail and sea journeys with Wightlink and Red Funnel Ferries to the Isle of Wight.
Rail tickets must be purchased before departure where possible.
Veterans Railcard WON’T Apply To:
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