FREE train travel is on offer to veterans this weekend, as the nation prepares to take part in the annual act of remembrance.
The transport offer is also available for Royal British Legion fundraising volunteers and military personnel.
It runs across Britain on Remembrance Sunday – November 12, and also on Saturday, November 11 for people attending the Cenotaph ceremony. Return travel is also included.
The offer is open to serving military personnel in uniform or who show a current Ministry of Defence-issued identity card. Veterans can show a Veterans Railcard, a Veterans Oyster card or other proof of service – such as a Ministry of Defence-issued Veterans ID card.
Rail Delivery Group chief executive Jacqueline Starr said: “Many of our great railway stations have memorials to the thousands of rail workers who gave their lives in the two world wars of the last century.
“During this period of reflection and remembrance, the rail industry is proud to help the service personnel of today – and those that have fought in more recent conflicts – travel to ceremonies up and down Britain as the nation gathers to remember those who have died serving our country.”
And Andy Taylor-Whyte, Poppy Appeal director for the RBL, said: “We are delighted that train companies recognise the significance of Remembrance and the RBL is extremely grateful for the offer of free transport for veterans and service personnel.
“It will allow the men and women of our armed forces community to mark this occasion without worrying about additional cost.”
