JOBSEEKERS in Bolton will be given discounted rail travel to help get them back to work.

Rail operator Northern is offering jobseekers up to three months discounted rail travel to help them attend job interviews.

As the economy starts to re-build, companies are kick-starting their recruitment plans with a record number of vacancies according to the Office of National Statistics.

Those looking for new roles can apply for a Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card from their nearest Jobcentre Plus and receive 50 per cent discount on anytime day tickets, off peak day tickets and season tickets for up to three months.

Mark Powles, Commercial and Customer Director at Northern, said: “This is a small but valuable way in which we can make a positive impact for the North.

“We want to remove potential barriers for those wanting to get back into work."

To further help those looking for new roles, Northern has teamed up with Nina Lockwood of Intuitive Interim & Executive Search to provide expert advice for standing out in today’s job market.

To find out more visit northernrailway.co.uk/returntowork/jobseekers