Day return rail ticket prices slashed by up to 65%

THOUSANDS of rail passengers are set to enjoy savings of up to 65% on day return tickets as Iarnród Éireann yesterday launched a cut-price sale similar to low-cost airlines.

Tens of thousands of cheap tickets are expected to be sold over coming weeks after the company announced its first-ever online sale.

Rail passengers will be able to avail of heavily discounted rates for day return tickets on all mainline rail services with children travelling at half-price.