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RMT calls for national scheme for flexible rail tickets

TRANSPORT union RMT has called on the government to launch a national scheme for flexible rail tickets as many people will continue working from home after the virus crisis ends.

The union said the move would save commuters thousands of pounds.

Since the lockdown in March, rail usage has slumped to just 23 per cent of pre Covid-19 levels, while only one in three white-collar workers have returned to offices, said the union.

  • Brighton to London Terminals current season ticket price is £4,580 a year. A three-day week flexible season ticket would cost £2,748, a saving of £1,832 on a full season ticket.
  • St Albans to London Terminals current season ticket price is £3,712 a year. A three-day week flexible season ticket would cost £2,227, saving £1,484 on a full season ticket.
  • Glasgow to Edinburgh Terminals current season ticket price is £2,504 a year. A three-day week flexible season ticket would cost £1,502.40, a saving of £1,001.60.
  • Swansea to Cardiff Terminals current season ticket costs £1,844 a year. A three-day week flexible season ticket would cost £1,106.40, saving £737.60.
  • Nuneaton to Birmingham Terminals current season ticket costs £2,080 a year. A three-day week flexible season ticket would cost £1,248, a saving of £832.
  • Macclesfield to Manchester Terminals current season ticket costs £2,148 a year. A three-day week flexible season ticket would cost £1,288.80, a saving of £859.20.
  • Bradford-On-Avon to Bristol Terminals current season ticket costs £2,268 a year. A three day week flexible season ticket would cost £1,360.80, a saving of £907.20.
  • Warrington Stations to Liverpool Terminals current season ticket costs £1,640 a year. A three-day week flexible season ticket would cost £984, a saving of £656.
  • Middlesbrough to Newcastle Terminals current season ticket costs £2,224 a year. A three-day week flexible season ticket would cost £1,334.40, a saving of £889.60.
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