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Railways: Tickets

Asked by Cat EcclesLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 17 December 2025UIN 99054

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which types of railcard are currently unavailable to purchase or renew at ticket offices.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Railcards currently unavailable to purchase at stations are 16-17 Saver, 26-30 Railcard, Disabled Persons' Railcard, Veterans Railcard and the HM Forces Railcard.

In the case of the Disabled Persons' Railcard, Veterans Railcard and HM Forces Railcard station staff are not able to verify the eligibility of passengers.

The 26-30 Railcard is only available in digital format.

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