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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy Gibbons

Minister confirms free train travel for veterans to attend remembrance services

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The Transport Secretary has confirmed military personnel and veterans will be able to access free train travel to attend remembrance services again this year.

It was reported on Friday that the Government had revoked the offer, funded by the public purse in 2021, because the cost to the taxpayer would be “too great”.

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