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From 1 February 2020, you’ll need to pay £10 a year to add tram and train to your pass


If you have a TfGM-issued pension-age concessionary pass or a Women’s Concessionary Travel pass, to continue to benefit from unlimited off-peak travel on trams and trains in Greater Manchester after 1 February 2020, you will need to pay an annual £10 fee.


There is no change to free, off-peak bus travel across England and, if you only use buses, you can choose not to pay to add tram and train.


How to add tram and train to your pass


The new scheme starts 1 February, but you’ll be able to pay early from 5 January 2020, to make sure you’re ready. If you pay early, you will be covered for one year from 1 February 2020. After 1 February, you’ll be covered for a full year from the date you pay: