# 18-Year-Olds Now Eligible for Half-Price Rail Travel

The government has extended half-price rail fares to include 18-year-olds, broadening a concession previously limited to younger teens. The move aims to make train travel more affordable for young adults commuting or studying. This could encourage greater rail use and ease cost-of-living pressures for this age group.

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### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0jyln07r7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:34:13 GMT