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Edinburgh-London off-peak rail tickets scrapped in bid to ‘simplify fares’ with new ‘70min Flex’ option

Source: Simon Calder

Britain’s flagship rail company is trialling a new ticket type that will replace off-peak tickets on key intercity routes on the East Coast main line.

LNER is launching a two-year pilot for a semi-flexible ticket that is designed to provide “wriggle room” for passengers buying advance tickets on trains connecting London King’s Cross with Newcastle, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh.

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