Free Metrolink travel for service men and women
Date published: 24 June 2016
Fusiliers on parade to welcome the new ‘Lancashire Fusilier’ tram into service
Servicemen and women will be able to travel for free on Metrolink in future after tram bosses joined a national scheme which recognises the military’s contribution to the nation.
Timed to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday (25 June), Metrolink will offer free travel to any in-uniform service personnel or reservist by them simply presenting their military pass.
Metrolink – which has had a tram named ‘Lancashire Fusiliers’ in its fleet since 2006 and annually supports the British Legion’s poppy appeal – has traditionally offered free travel to service people on Armed Forces Day but the new arrangement means it will now be available on trams every day from 25 June.
On Armed Forces Day itself, the free travel offer on Metrolink includes veterans, who should show their Veteran’s badge and ID card.
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