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'I'll lose £450': Thousands miss out on 26-30 Railcard after delay - MSE News

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A regular train traveller who turns 31 on New Year's Day says the delayed national launch of the 26-30 Railcard could cost him £450 next year...
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''I'll lose £450': Thousands miss out on 26-30 Railcard after delay'
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  • Ian011
    Ian011 Posts: 2,432 Forumite
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    In the last release of railcards many people spent more on the premium rate phone call to buy it than the actual cost of the ticket itself. Many others spent similar amounts, or more, on premium rate phone calls but never got through to anyone to actually make a purchase. While this shambles be repeated again?
  • aj23_2
    aj23_2 Posts: 1,155 Forumite
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    Network Railcard?

    Just think go how much you have actually saved over the years, so you're up anyway. And them delaying shows you can't bank on something being available when you want it to be.
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