Millennial railcard to FINALLY be rolled out to all 26-30-year-olds – here’s how to get one
The £30 railcard will give passengers a third off most train fares and will be the first digital-only discount pass for use on Britain's railways
THE new millennial railcard will finally be rolled out to all 4.5 million 26-30 year-olds by the end of the year - 9 months later than promised.
Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the 26-30 discount railcard in his Budget last year to woo young voters to the Tory party.
It gives cardholders a third off most rail fares.
The Government had promised to roll it out in the spring of this year.
But its full roll-out was only announced today - with the cards going on sale “by the end of the year”.
In March only 10,000 went on sale - and they were sold out within hours.
Afterwards the Government said it was only a trial - despite previously saying it would be available to all 4.5 million 26-30 year-olds.
The announcement comes just weeks before rail prices are due to soar by 3.2 per cent.
Industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said the discount cards, which cost £30 each year, save the average passenger an estimated £150 a year on trips.
Passengers can benefit from the discount card until the day before they turn 32 by applying for their last card on the eve of their 30th birthday.
There are no discounts on season tickets and a £12 minimum fare applies to all journeys between 4.30am and 10am, excluding weekends and public holidays.
The card must be downloaded on to a smartphone and is aimed at leisure travellers.
There is currently no nationwide railcard available for people travelling alone between the ages of 26 and 59, unless they are disabled or in the armed forces.
The 26-30 Railcard was initially piloted in East Anglia before the nationwide trial in March.
Cardholders will save an average of £125 a year, according to the RDG.
RDG boss Jacqueline Starr said: “More young people can explore Britain for less using our trains and benefit from saving a third on rail travel, making it cheaper to get out and enjoy the seaside or visit family and friends.”
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