Railcard

How it is used

Common in British rail travel; it supports discounted tickets and is not itself a ticket for every journey.

Example sentences

1. The conductor asked to see the railcard used to buy my discounted ticket.

   The discount entitlement can need proof alongside the travel ticket.

2. Her railcard had expired, so she checked the full fare before booking.

   An expired entitlement may no longer support a reduced ticket price.

Common collocations

• valid railcard
• railcard discount

Related terms

• fareThe amount of money you pay to travel on a plane, train, bus, taxi or boat.
• ticketA paper or electronic document showing that you have paid to travel on a plane, train, bus or boat, or to enter a place.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• directions
• public transport
• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• timetable
• get off
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus