Bereaved military families offered free rail travel for Remembrance weekend
UKPulse Local Desk
Bereaved military family members can travel free on National Rail services for Remembrance events on 7 and 8 November 2026.
- Hundreds of bereaved military family members can travel free on National Rail services.
- The offer is for Remembrance weekend events on 7 and 8 November 2026.
- Eligible family members must apply for free tickets by 16 October 2026.
Hundreds of bereaved military family members will be able to travel free of charge on National Rail services this Remembrance weekend, 7 to 8 November 2026. This initiative aims to help families attend memorial services and commemorative events without the cost of travel being a barrier.
For the first time, one next of kin of a service person who died while serving will be eligible for free travel to Remembrance weekend events. This expands on the existing free travel offer for serving personnel and veterans.
Eligible family members wishing to use this offer must apply for a free ticket through the Defence Medical Welfare Service by 16 October 2026.
Why this matters: The initiative aims to ensure that travel costs do not prevent bereaved families from attending Remembrance events to honour loved ones.
What this means for you: If you are a bereaved military family member, you may be eligible for free rail travel to Remembrance events on 7 and 8 November 2026. You must apply for tickets by 16 October 2026 through the Defence Medical Welfare Service.