TRAIN passengers can take advantage of up to 50 per cent off tickets from Warrington as the rail industry unveils its first ever networkwide sale.

From today, Tuesday, customers travelling with Avanti West Coast can enjoy discounts on selected advance tickets on more than a million journeys.

Dubbed the Great British Rail Sale, customers will be able to buy discounted tickets up to May 2, but they are being encouraged to get their bookings in quickly while sales last.

Among the offers is Warrington to Oxenholme in the Lake District for just £7.

Sarah Copley, executive director for commercial at Avanti West Coast, said: “With the Great British Rail Sale, it is even easier to get on a train and enjoy the best the UK has to offer.

“We have 75,000 discounted seats up for grabs, including on our new standard premium service.

“Whether it is family, an old friend you have been meaning to visit or tourist attraction you have always wanted to explore on our West Coast Main Line, this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of our additional great value fares and experience the delights of travelling by rail.”

More than 75,000 tickets are up for grabs on Avanti West Coast services for travel between April 25 and May 27.

Tickets must be bought a minimum of one day in advance of the date of travel. Railcard customers will also be able to save an extra third off a Great British Rail Sale ticket.

Jacqueline Starr, CEO of the Rail Delivery Group, added: “We want everyone to be able to benefit from travelling by train because it is more than just a journey – it is a way to connect everyone to the people, places and things they love.

“As part of the Great British Rail Sale, customers will enjoy more than a million discounted tickets, so they can explore some of the fantastic locations that are accessible by rail.”

To find out what journeys are available as part of the Great British Rail Sale, visit avantiwestcoast.co.uk/great-british-rail-sale