Do you now need a photo for a Senior Railcard?

You will be asked to provide either a passport or driving licence number or EEA National Identity Card and you will also need to provide a digital passport-style photo if you have selected 'Digital' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section.



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You will be asked to provide a digital passport-style photo if you select 'Digital'. You do not need a photo if you have ordered a 'Plastic' Network Railcard.

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The Railcard and tickets bought with it are not transferable to anyone else and you must not give, lend, or resell them. Only the named cardholder can use the Railcard. 2.4. Train Companies will not issue refunds on unused/unwanted Railcards, or extend their validity period.

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The image should be a good recognisable likeness of you. We prefer colour pictures but black and white images are acceptable. Your head and shoulders should be in close-up, with your face clearly visible and filling approximately 70% of the frame (in the same way it would for a passport or driving licence).

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If you have purchased a digital Railcard, it will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your Railcard. You cannot travel on discounted tickets until you have received your Railcard.

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Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.

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Digital railcards must be shown in the app, screenshots are not acceptable - so the fact it's a fake will be easily spotted.

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You can get an older person's bus pass when you reach State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both women and men. If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.

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You can also renew your 1-Year Railcard at a staffed station ticket office.

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Please click 'Renew my Railcard' on the website homepage to log in to account. Once logged in, click 'Renew' under your expired or soon to expired Railcard, select 'Digital' or 'Plastic' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section and follow the instruction on the screen to complete your purchase.

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Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity. Check locally to confirm morning peak times as these do differ. This restriction does not apply on public holidays.

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How do I use it?
  1. Buying tickets online. Select the Senior Railcard option from the railcards dropdown.
  2. Using the ticket machine. Once you've chosen your route, select the Senior Railcard button.
  3. In the ticket office. Show your Senior Railcard when buying your ticket.
  4. On the train.


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In most cases, your digital Senior Railcard will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your digital Senior Railcard.

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