PASSENGERS in Glasgow can purchase rail tickets at a 50 per cent discount from today.
The offer is launching on Monday, May 9, and customers will be able to secure discounted tickets until Saturday, May 15, with travel valid until May 31, 2022.
It is valid on all off-peak tickets from Monday to Friday, for all trains across Scotland.
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ScotRail bosses say the initiative was created to encourage people across the country to return to Scotland’s Railway, as the sector recovers from the pandemic.
The offer is funded by the Scottish Government and it comes after the train operator went back into public ownership last month.
The 50 per cent off tickets can be purchased online, by phone on 0344 811 0153, or via the ScotRail app, using the promo code SRSALE in the railcards/promotions field.
ScotRail’s Kids for a Quid can be used in conjunction with this offer, which means up to four children can travel, for £1 return each, with each adult.
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth MSP said: “In February, I set out the Scottish Government’s vision for a publicly owned ScotRail as a rail service which is focussed on passengers’ needs and interests and provides value for money to the taxpayer.
"This offer is further demonstration of our commitment becoming a reality.
“The Scottish Government understands that people are struggling right now and that the costs of travelling have risen sharply.
"We want to show people that travelling by train might offer an alternative.
"Clearly there is more to do to make rail travel more affordable all year round and our fair fares review will look at the cost of travelling on all modes of public transport.
“Our National Conversation on rail services will also help shape what ScotRail services should look like in the long term – allowing the public, staff and our Trade Union partners to be part of that future vision.
"Public ownership should mean railways that work for the people and deliver for our communities and this Government remains committed to doing just that, working in partnership with ScotRail.”
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Lesley Kane, ScotRail commercial director, said: “This fantastic offer will mean more people can get out and enjoy Scotland throughout the month of May, whether for a day out or a holiday, so make sure you buy your tickets before 15 May.
“The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way people travel, and it is an absolute priority for ScotRail to do everything we can to attract customers to Scotland’s Railway.
"This offer is a reminder that Scotland’s Railway is ‘Yours to Use’.
“Travelling by train has many advantages over other modes of transport, and it’s crucial that we not only get our pre-pandemic customers back, but also encourage more people to use the low-carbon alternative for their journeys.”
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