 Then, on 29 May 1994, the upper age limit was increased to 25.The use of the same expiry date for all cards issued in a given year persisted until 1982, although the fixed date was changed from 30 June to 30 September when the first version of the Student Railcard was launched in October 1974 (the original "Student Card" was the only version ever to use a 30 June expiry date).After 30 September 1982, Railcards were issued for a fixed period of 12 months from the date of issue.