TRAIN operator Northern, which runs services at all Warrington’s stations, has reminded carers they are eligible for a special 25 per cent discount on Advance Purchase tickets.
The company issued the reminder during Carers Week 2024, which runs until Sunday (June 16).
The saving, which is available via Discounts for Carers, is delivered in partnership with Network – a company that specialises in employee discounts and benefits.
The discount is available on 2,500 services a day across the region.
Stuart Taylor, head of commercial development at Northern, said: “There are 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK providing essential support to friends or family members.
“With their thoughts focussed on the welfare of others, it’s easy for those providing care to forget they themselves are eligible for support – in our case, a 25 per cent discount on Advance Purchase tickets.
“Carers, both paid and unpaid, do an amazing job and we’re happy to support them by offering this special discount on their journeys.”
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges that carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Northern launched its partnership with Discounts for Carers in March 2023.
As part of the same scheme, the train operator also offers a 25per cent discount on Advance Purchase tickets to NHS workers, teachers and employees of registered charities.
