'Don't buy train tickets in advance', warns expert ahead of change to rail refunds subscription

The Telegraph - Passengers lose right to cancel flexible tickets on the day. Rail passengers could lose hundreds of pounds if they buy flexible tickets in advance from next month, experts have warned.

On-the-day tickets, whether off-peak or anytime, cost the same whenever they are purchased, but many people book ahead because they can be rescheduled free or cancelled for a mp;pound;5 fee.