HM Armed Forces Veterans are now able to get discounted fares on rail travel with the launch this month by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, of the Veterans Railcard. The card went on sale on the 14th October and will give veterans up to a third off rail fares.
Grant Shapps MP said: "This commitment to support the veterans and their families was an important pledge in this Government’s manifesto and is being delivered just 10 months after the Election.
HM Armed Forces are rightly valued throughout their service. They make sacrifices and put themselves in danger to serve and protect our country. It is only right that we continue to show how much we value their efforts – and the support given them by their families – once they leave the armed forces too.
This railcard will offer an additional 830,000 veterans, who are not covered by existing discounts or railcards, up to one-third off most rail fares from 5 November and will also extend discounted travel to a named companion and up to four dependent children, if travelling with the cardholder.
I believe it is important that our veterans have access to this railcard, supporting their access to vital work prospects and retraining opportunities, and making it easier for former members of the armed forces to stay in touch with friends and relatives."