easitRAIL DISCOUNTS

15% Southern - available across the whole network (except central London zones 1,2 & 3) OR 20% when purchasing singles or returns online @ www.easit.org.uk. 15% South West Trains - for journeys in to and returning from; Wokingham, Reading, Winnersh Triangle, Bracknell, Andover, Basingstoke, Cosham, Farnborough, Fratton, Hillsea, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth & Southsea Central and Winchester Stations. 15% First Great Western - for journeys in to and returning from Reading, Oxford & Maidenhead. The current easitPHOTO ID with hologram sticker is being phased out in the coming months. From 1st July you must be in possession of a new easitCARD to benefit from our rail discounts!

Questions and Answers Q1 - Who is entitled to this discount? A1 - Staff of all easit member organisations. You must be able to present your

easitCARD or easitPHOTO ID card when purchasing all easit DISCOUNTED tickets.

Q2 - Will this discount be permanent? A2 - Yes providing your Company continues to be a member of the easitNETWORK

scheme. Q3 - What type of tickets can be purchased to get the 15% discount? A3 - For current ticket information please visit www.easit.org.uk/rail.php

*Southern are offering members 20% discount on Single & Return tickets (ONLY) when purchased online at www.easit.org.uk

Q4 - Can I buy Off-peak tickets and still receive a discount? A4 - Yes, but only for journeys within the permitted easitDISCOUNTED locations. Q5 - Can I buy a weekly or monthly Travelcard and receive my discount? A5 - No. Travelcards (zonal ticket allowing unlimited travel on London’s public transport

network) are not permitted with easitDISCOUNTS. Q6 - Can I use another Railcard in conjunction with my easitCARD?

A6 - No. No further discount can be received on top of the easitDISCOUNT. We advise you to check the best deal before purchasing your ticket if you have another railcard.

Q7 - Will I be able to purchase an Annual Season ticket and receive a discount?

A7 - Yes although there are restrictions with First Great Western so please refer to

current ticket information.

Q8 - Can I travel to the London Zonal Area using my easitCARD?

A8 - NO

Q9 - Where do I purchase my ticket?

A9 - You may purchase Single & Return tickets (ONLY) online at www.easit.org.uk. All other ticket types must be purchased from the relevant ticket office i.e. tickets

for Southern routes must be purchased from a Southern station, tickets for FGW routes must be purchased from a FGW station. You will be required to show your easitCARD or easitPHOTO ID card with every purchase. It is possible to find out who operates a station at www.nationalrail.co.uk and selecting 'stations & destinations'.

Q10 - If I wish to continue using my current easitPHOTO ID card can I access the

easitON-LINE facility? A10 - You will need to go to discounts.easit.org.uk and select TO REGISTER when

prompted.

Q11 - How do I get the new easitCARD

A11 - The card costs £4.80 (inc VAT) and is available to purchase online @ discounts.easit.org.uk When promoted select PURCHASE easitCARD.

Q12 - If I lose my easitCARD or have problems obtaining my discount, who should I contact? A12 - In the first instance please contact info@easit.org.uk Q13 - If I lose my easitCARD after purchasing the ticket, how can I identify myself to the

ticket inspector? A13 - You MUST have your easitCARD or easitPHOTO ID card with you at all times!

Failure to identify yourself as an easitMEMBER may result in a Penalty Fare. Q14 - Should I wish to interrupt, say a monthly ticket, because of an alternative travel

arrangement (i.e. Car Share), will I be able to get a refund? A14 - Tickets purchased at the easit discounted rate carry the same T&C’s as a normal

rail ticket.

For further information please go to www.easit.org.uk or contact info@easit.org.uk