1m discounted train tickets were purchased during a recent promotional event, offering travelers huge savings. The week-long sale featured price cuts of over 50%, making rail travel more affordable. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

1m discounted train tickets were purchased during a recent promotional event, offering travelers huge savings. The week-long sale featured price cuts of over 50%, making rail travel more affordable.
More than one million discounted train tickets were bought during a promotion last month, the Department for Transport said (Gareth Fuller/PA)

1m Discounted Train Tickets: Record Sales and Public Interest

The Department for Transport (DfT) reported that the Rail Sale generated £8.73 million in ticket revenue. This represents a 70% increase compared to a similar initiative last year, proving strong demand.

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Most British train operators participated, except Hull Trains, Lumo, and Merseyrail. Their non-participation limited options for some passengers, yet ticket sales still exceeded expectations.

Top Routes for 1m Discounted Train Tickets Buyers

The most popular route was London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, with 18,000 tickets sold. London King’s Cross to York, Canterbury West to London Bridge, and Cambridge to London Bridge also saw high demand.

More than 12,000 tickets were sold for London King’s Cross to York. Around 11,000 tickets were bought for Canterbury West to London Bridge, with a similar number for Cambridge to London Bridge.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander emphasized the sale’s impact on affordability and rail travel growth. “Millions of pounds were saved by passengers, putting money back in people’s pockets,” she stated.

The sale encouraged people to return to the railways and boosted economic activity. The number of discounted tickets sold nearly doubled compared to last year’s promotion.

Train fares across England are set to rise from March 2, affecting many travelers. The DfT has capped regulated fare increases at 4.6%, ensuring some price control.

Season tickets, off-peak long-distance returns, and flexible city travel fares will see limited price hikes. However, unregulated fares remain subject to operator decisions, likely rising at similar rates.

In Scotland, all ScotRail fares will increase by 3.8% starting April 1. The Welsh Government has yet to announce any fare adjustments for its rail services.

Source: www.irishnews.com

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