Will scotrail off peak season ticket trial go beyond march 2024

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Off-Peak fares all day long

Last updated: 20 December 2023 Going by train is on with Off-Peak fares all day, every day until 28 June 2024. The trial, which is funded by the Scottish Government and launched on 2 October 2023, aims to make public transport more accessible and affordable, and encourage people to ditch the car...

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Going by train is on with Off-Peak fares all day for six months from 2 October 2023.


The six-month trial is funded by the Scottish Government, to make public transport more accessible and affordable, and encourage people to ditch the car and travel by train.


We recognise that the rail fare structure can seem complicated and often a barrier for customers, and this trial will make rail fares simpler, and often cheaper. Simplicity and affordability are key considerations in travel decisions, and we are looking forward to offering both to our customers during this trial.

What does this mean for customers?​

Customers will be able to travel at any time of the day on Off-Peak tickets, enjoying huge savings. For example, train tickets for travel during traditional peak times between Edinburgh and Glasgow will drop from £28.90 to £14.90.

Right now it's just a trial untill March 2024, but I think so far it's a success.

But will they go beyond March 2024?

 

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Off Peak Train Tickets

Between 2 October 2023 and 28 June 2024, Off-Peak tickets are valid for travel all day, any day.

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Right now judt a trial till March 2024bbut think so far itscw success but will they go beyond March 2024 plus a bit daft doing this trial over the cold winter period when it's cold,dark and no body travels wouldn't it make better sense to do this over the spring and summer period whrn more people travel makes sense

Nobody except those high up in the Scottish government will know right now. Doing the trial over the quieter winter period will probably reduce the loss of revenue, so that may be part of the reasoning for doing it at this time of year!