Restore flexible refund policy for National Rail tickets
Reinstate the previous National Rail refund policy allowing refunds within 28 days of the ticket date. Require operators to offer flexible refund or credit options
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 01 MAY 2026Petition rejectedirrelevant
Decisions about ticket policy are a matter for National Rail service operators, not the UK Government or Parliament.
- 02 APR 2026Petition created
Background
The current policy only allows refunds before the day of travel, which is too restrictive. Many passengers face unexpected events such as illness, work changes, or delays beyond their control. This leads to unnecessary financial loss and discourages use of public transport. A fair and flexible system would better protect passengers and reflect real travel needs.