Richard Fuller MP has welcomed the news that more than one million train tickets across the UK will have their prices slashed by up to 50 per cent in the Great British Rail Sale, helping families across North East Bedfordshire with the cost of living.
This is the first nationwide rail sale in history. Tickets went on sale on 19 April 2022 for journeys taking place between 25 April to 27 May – offering passengers significant savings on journeys in and across the UK.
The discount will be available on selected Advance tickets from participating train companies, or Off-Peak tickets as an alternative on some routes. Customers can find out more by visiting greatbritishrailsale.nationalrail.co.uk
To make sure more passengers can benefit, Railcard customers will also be able to save an extra third off a Great British Rail Sale ticket. This means that under 30-year-olds, over 60s and disabled passengers will travel for even less.
Passengers who need extra support to find or buy discounted ticket will be able to contact their preferred retailer direct and purchase their tickets over the phone or at their nearest, staffed, ticket office.
The government is listening to people’s concerns about rising costs and is taking action worth more than £22 billion in 2022-23 alone – which includes support with the cost of energy bills and to help to ensure people keep more of their money. Offering half-price rail tickets is one of the ways the government is further supporting families with the cost of living.
Commenting, Richard said:
It is excellent news that the government has launched this first-of-its-kind Great British Rail Sale, to help families save up to 50 per cent on their ticket prices for trips across the country.
This is a valuable opportunity for people across North East Bedfordshire and helps to give more people a chance to catch up with friends and family or take a well-deserved break.
