'Two Together' railcard goes on sale'
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Atoc expect the average saving for holders of the Two Together Railcard to be more than £100 a year. Photograph: Atoc/PA
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The Two Together railcard costs £30 a year and can be used an unlimited number of times by two people whose names and photographs are on the card. Railcards were previously only available to those who were either under 26, over 60, disabled, serving in the armed forces or travelling with children.It is the first national railcard to be launched for 30 years and allows couples, pairs of friends, relatives or colleagues to make significant savings on fares.
It can be used to save on standard and first class anytime, off-peak and advance tickets for travel throughout Britain after 9.30am Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
David Mapp, commercial director at the Association of Train Operating Companies (Atoc), said: "The Two Together railcard will make train journeys even more attractive for pairs of passengers nationwide. It's ideal for visiting family and friends, day trips or weekend breaks, so the Two Together railcard will encourage more people to leave the car at home and take the train instead.
"As well as savings on rail travel, the new railcard also offers savings on attractions, theatre shows, restaurants, hotels and more."
Atoc gave the example of two super off-peak single tickets from Birmingham New Street to London Euston which would normally cost £45.80 but would be £30.50 with the new railcard.
Two advance single tickets from Newcastle to Leeds will now cost £14.50 – saving £7.50.
Atoc expects the average saving for holders of the Two Together railcard to be more than £100 a year.
( theguardian news )
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