'Millennial railcard' set to launch for 26-30 year olds that knocks a third off train prices
FINALLY
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Your support makes all the difference.In news that is likely to provoke sheer joy in the hearts of struggling millennials, a railcard for 26-30 year-olds is reportedly soon to launch.
Whilst some people do find loopholes and ways to extend their young person’s railcard, it’s meant to end at the age of 25, meaning rail journeys suddenly get a lot more expensive.
That third off makes a huge difference.
So rejoice with the news that a “millennial railcard” is set to be rolled out nationwide in early 2018.
No longer will you have to resort to getting the coach to go home to see your parents because you can’t afford trains after turning 26. It feels a bit tragic.
But as the first generation ever to be less well-off than our parents, what are millennials to do?
The so-called millennial railcard is going to be trialled by Greater Anglia Railways from early December, with 10,000 railcards initially available.
And according to a document circulated on a UK rail forum for the Rail Delivery Group, the scheme looks set to be rolled out further in the new year, MoneySavingExpert.com reports.
The Rail Delivery Group, however, has declined to comment on whether it has plans for a wider rollout.
The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), which is part of the Rail Delivery Group, has also reportedly registered a selection of domain names linked to the card, including 26-30railcard.com.
Details of the new railcard are scant at the moment, but it’s likely to be for people aged 26-30, offering a third off most fares, available from early 2018.
Greater Anglia, however, has confirmed they’ll be trialling the railcard from early December.
So, anyone for a Christmas break to Norwich?
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