Damien Moore, Member of Parliament for Southport, has today welcomed plans for a new discount rail card, which will ‘potentially save residents hundreds of pounds’.
His support follows the Chancellors announcement ahead of Wednesdays budget.
The proposals include a new discount rail card for 26-30 year olds, which will mean passengers receive 33% off rail fairs, and will help to keep the cost of travel down for 4.5 million people.
Under existing legislation, those who are aged 26-30 are classed as adults and are not eligible for a discount.
Commenting on the proposals, Damien said:
“Today’s welcomed announcement will mean many residents living in Southport will save 33% of their rail fairs, enabling them to keep more of their own money.”
“The average price of a return ticket to Manchester is £16.50 and £6.60 to Liverpool, which means if you’re a regular commuter for work you could save £5.44 and £2.17 on your rail fair respectively, potentially saving hundreds of pounds throughout the year. *
“The new rail card will also be great for our tourist economy as it will encourage those who ordinarily don’t visit the town to make the journey, but we must do more to showcase Southport’s potential.”
*Figures are based upon the cheapest open return fair to both destinations on 21st November 2017.