00:00 It's reported that the cost of regulated railfares is expected to rise to 4.9% from
00:05 Sunday March 10th. This comes at a time when passengers have faced disruption to services
00:10 due to rail worker strikes over the past 18 months. Added to the financial pressures of
00:15 the rising cost of living, how can you save money on train tickets?
00:19 1. Watchdog Transport Focus said national flexible rail tickets could save passengers
00:24 hundreds of pounds. This sees passengers able to travel on any eight days in a 28-day period,
00:29 with no need to select the days of travel in advance.
00:32 2. Buying tickets in advance is reportedly often the cheapest way to travel when going
00:37 at a fixed time. 3. Using a railcard can often unlock discounts,
00:42 though these do cost money to purchase, so tend to benefit those who travel quite often.
00:46 4. Travelling in groups can get you a third off the ticket price, so it might be wise
00:50 to team up with your friends for this one. 5. Lastly, split ticketing means you can save
00:56 money by splitting your journey into multiple tickets.
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