| West Midlands Rail firm waives fares for Remembrance events Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 23:39, 1st November 2026 |     |
From the BBC:
Rail firms waive fares for Remembrance events
Military personnel and veterans can travel from the West Midlands to selected Remembrance events for free after rail providers temporarily waived ticket fees.
The offer applies to those going to events in London over the weekend of 31 October to 1 November, and on 8 November. Free return travel to services elsewhere, including in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens in Staffordshire, will be available on 8 November only.
West Midlands Railway customer experience and commercial director Jonny Wiseman said: "It is so important to pay our respects to those who served and those who continue to serve.
The offer applies to military personnel in uniform or in possession of a current Ministry of Defence-issued identity card. Veterans must show a Veterans Railcard, Ministry of Defence-issued Veterans ID or other appropriate proof of status. Free travel has also been extended to bereaved family members this year, who were asked to apply by 16 October to secure a ticket.
Children and young people who have lost a parent from the British Armed Forces and reserves are also eligible to free rail travel. Those with named complimentary tickets are asked to carry them alongside photographic ID.
Rail Minister Lord Hendy has said extending free rail travel to bereaved next-of-kin meant no one was "priced out of paying their respects".
(BBC article continues)
Military personnel and veterans can travel from the West Midlands to selected Remembrance events for free after rail providers temporarily waived ticket fees.
The offer applies to those going to events in London over the weekend of 31 October to 1 November, and on 8 November. Free return travel to services elsewhere, including in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens in Staffordshire, will be available on 8 November only.
West Midlands Railway customer experience and commercial director Jonny Wiseman said: "It is so important to pay our respects to those who served and those who continue to serve.
The offer applies to military personnel in uniform or in possession of a current Ministry of Defence-issued identity card. Veterans must show a Veterans Railcard, Ministry of Defence-issued Veterans ID or other appropriate proof of status. Free travel has also been extended to bereaved family members this year, who were asked to apply by 16 October to secure a ticket.
Children and young people who have lost a parent from the British Armed Forces and reserves are also eligible to free rail travel. Those with named complimentary tickets are asked to carry them alongside photographic ID.
Rail Minister Lord Hendy has said extending free rail travel to bereaved next-of-kin meant no one was "priced out of paying their respects".
(BBC article continues)
| Re: West Midlands Rail firm waives fares for Remembrance events Posted by ChrisB at 15:41, 2nd November 2026 | |
I understand all public transport is doing this on both 8th & 11th November this year.
| Re: West Midlands Rail firm waives fares for Remembrance events Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 16:59, 2nd November 2026 | |
Hmm. I cannot find anything to support the inclusion of Armistice Day (11 November) in the waiving of those train fares. Are you sure?
CfN.
| Re: West Midlands Rail firm waives fares for Remembrance events Posted by ChrisB at 18:35, 2nd November 2026 | |
Errr....no
Thyis year, Red Funnel IOW ferries IS doing this....
To show our appreciation for the dedication and sacrifices made by our UK Armed Forces, we are pleased to offer past and present serving UK military personnel free foot passenger ferry travel on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November for Remembrance Sunday, and Wednesday 11th November for Remembrance Day.
The special offer is available for travel on both the Red Jet service and Vehicle Ferry service, can be used in either direction, and is exclusively for serving and veteran UK Armed Forces.
The special offer is available for travel on both the Red Jet service and Vehicle Ferry service, can be used in either direction, and is exclusively for serving and veteran UK Armed Forces.
However, as per the BBC report....
The offer applies to those going to events in London over the weekend of 31 October to 1 November, and on 8 November.
A change to previous years when there were memorials on the 11th of the 11th month. Odd that these no longer happen.
| Re: West Midlands Rail firm waives fares for Remembrance events Posted by grahame at 18:45, 2nd November 2026 | |
Transport for Wales ... press release at https://news.tfw.wales/news/transport-for-wales-offers-free-travel-for-military-personnel-during-remembrance-period
Transport for Wales is offering free travel on rail services and all TrawsCymru bus services for military personnel during this year's Remembrance period.
As part of an industry-wide initiative, the offer of free travel is open to serving military personnel and veterans.
Eligible individuals will be entitled to free travel on all Transport for Wales rail services on the following dates:
* Friday 6 November 2026 - For travel to and from Cardiff Central Station only to attend the TfW Remembrance Service
* Sunday 8 November 2026 - Remembrance Sunday
* Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Armistice Day
The offer will also be available on all TrawsCymru bus services on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day only.
Free travel is granted to serving members of the Armed Forces in uniform and serving personnel and veterans not in uniform, who can present one of the following forms of identification:
* A valid MOD90 Ministry of Defence-issued identity card
* A Veterans Railcard, Veterans Oyster Card or Ministry of Defence-issued Veterans ID Card
* Other documentation confirming veteran status (for example, proof of pension)
Transport for Wales is proud to honour the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces community and to support those travelling to remembrance events across Wales and the borders during this year's Remembrance period.
As part of an industry-wide initiative, the offer of free travel is open to serving military personnel and veterans.
Eligible individuals will be entitled to free travel on all Transport for Wales rail services on the following dates:
* Friday 6 November 2026 - For travel to and from Cardiff Central Station only to attend the TfW Remembrance Service
* Sunday 8 November 2026 - Remembrance Sunday
* Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Armistice Day
The offer will also be available on all TrawsCymru bus services on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day only.
Free travel is granted to serving members of the Armed Forces in uniform and serving personnel and veterans not in uniform, who can present one of the following forms of identification:
* A valid MOD90 Ministry of Defence-issued identity card
* A Veterans Railcard, Veterans Oyster Card or Ministry of Defence-issued Veterans ID Card
* Other documentation confirming veteran status (for example, proof of pension)
Transport for Wales is proud to honour the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces community and to support those travelling to remembrance events across Wales and the borders during this year's Remembrance period.
| Re: West Midlands Rail firm waives fares for Remembrance events Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 19:03, 2nd November 2026 | |
Thanks, ChrisB and grahame, for helping to clarify what is (and is not) included in that offer.
CfN.
