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Rail card
Swanlander
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A friend will be 60 soon - if she buys a Senior Citizen railcard can she use this to obtain a 30% discount each week on her commute on Northern Rail trains? She buys a weekly ticket every Monday morning.
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December 2010 - a pair of earrings. A silk scarf - both on the daily Spin to Win competition.
Animated snow leopard and Meerkat Manor goodie bag from Discovery TV
£10 in local photo contest
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No, because it only gives a discount off Standard and First Class fares-not off season tickets. Peak hour journeys are also prohibited in London and The South East.
All clearly outlined on their website.
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If she is disabled or uses a hearing aid, the Disabled Persons Railcard is better VFM, but she still won't be able to use it to buy season tickets.Signature removed for peace of mind0
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So if she just bought a daily day return ticket each day would she still get a discount each day with a Senior Citizens railcard (she would not qualify for a Disabled Persons card)?November 2010 - a Jamie Oliver book
December 2010 - a pair of earrings. A silk scarf - both on the daily Spin to Win competition.
Animated snow leopard and Meerkat Manor goodie bag from Discovery TV
£10 in local photo contest0 -
I'd suggest she checks at her local station whether or not there are restrictions with her journey.
Or try an online booking (without actually buying) to see if a railcard for a journey at that time makes a difference.Signature removed for peace of mind0
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