Petition · Department for Transport
Require train operators to allow under 18s to purchase child tickets
Closed
47 signatures
What the petition asks
We think this should happen because for other things, e.g. buying cigarettes, voting, people have to be 18. Why should young people be considered adults at 16 for a train journey?
We think it is not fair that 16 and 17 year olds are considered adults when it comes to money for train fares. We think it should be 18 like it is for other things!
Timeline
| 23 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
47
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
23 Jan 2025
Closed
23 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.