Rejected petition: Restore flexible refund policy for National Rail tickets
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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
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.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
Decisions about ticket policy are a matter for National Rail service operators, not the UK Government or Parliament.
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.