Three-year digital Senior Railcard shown on a smartphone over a railway timetable, giving over-60s one-third off most train fares.

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Contributor:
Tony SmithImage ID:
3FA7WY2File size:
96.9 MB (3.1 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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4657 x 7276 px | 39.4 x 61.6 cm | 15.5 x 24.3 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
16 August 2026Location:
United KingdomMore information:
Digital Senior Railcard displayed on a smartphone above a printed British railway timetable, illustrating discounted train travel for people aged 60 and over in Great Britain. The personalised Railcard is shown in mobile format with holder photograph, name, expiry information and QR code visible on the phone screen. Senior Railcards are available to passengers aged 60 or over and provide one third off most rail fares, including qualifying Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance tickets, subject to terms and restrictions. A Senior Railcard currently costs £35 for one year or £80 for three years, with the three-year version available online. Digital Railcards can be stored on smartphones and, according to National Rail, on up to two devices, removing the need to carry a separate physical card. Passengers must have their valid Railcard with them when travelling on a discounted ticket. The image illustrates the growing use of smartphones, apps and digital identification for railway travel, alongside concerns about the price and affordability of public transport. It is suitable for editorial coverage of train fares, rail ticket prices, cost of living, retirement, senior citizens, transport policy, domestic tourism, leisure travel and attempts to encourage public transport use. The printed timetable beneath the smartphone provides a visual contrast between traditional railway information and contemporary digital ticketing. A Senior Railcard can make frequent rail journeys cheaper for older passengers and is promoted around the savings available from the one-third fare reduction. Morning peak restrictions apply to journeys made wholly within the London and South East Network Railcard area, while the card can generally be used throughout the week, at weekends and on public holidays. The photograph provides a clear editorial concept for ageing, mobility, affordable travel, railway concessions and digital transformation on Britain's railways.