diff --git a/src/lang/english.txt b/src/lang/english.txt
--- a/src/lang/english.txt
+++ b/src/lang/english.txt
@@ -883,11 +883,11 @@ STR_NEWS_STATION_NOW_ACCEPTS_CARGO_AND_C
 
 STR_NEWS_OFFER_OF_SUBSIDY_EXPIRED                               :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Offer of subsidy expired:{}{}{STRING} from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will now not attract a subsidy
 STR_NEWS_SUBSIDY_WITHDRAWN_SERVICE                              :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Subsidy withdrawn:{}{}{STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} is no longer subsidised
-STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_OFFERED                                :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy offered:{}{}First {STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will attract a year's subsidy from the local authority!
-STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_AWARDED_HALF                           :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy awarded to {RAW_STRING}!{}{}{STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will pay 50% extra for the next year!
-STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_AWARDED_DOUBLE                         :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy awarded to {RAW_STRING}!{}{}{STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will pay double rates for the next year!
-STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_AWARDED_TRIPLE                         :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy awarded to {RAW_STRING}!{}{}{STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will pay triple rates for the next year!
-STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_AWARDED_QUADRUPLE                      :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy awarded to {RAW_STRING}!{}{}{STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will pay quadruple rates for the next year!
+STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_OFFERED                                :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy offered:{}{}First {STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will attract a {NUM} year subsidy from the local authority!
+STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_AWARDED_HALF                           :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy awarded to {RAW_STRING}!{}{}{STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will pay 50% extra for the next {NUM} year{P "" s}!
+STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_AWARDED_DOUBLE                         :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy awarded to {RAW_STRING}!{}{}{STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will pay double rates for the next {NUM} year{P "" s}!
+STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_AWARDED_TRIPLE                         :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy awarded to {RAW_STRING}!{}{}{STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will pay triple rates for the next {NUM} year{P "" s}!
+STR_NEWS_SERVICE_SUBSIDY_AWARDED_QUADRUPLE                      :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Service subsidy awarded to {RAW_STRING}!{}{}{STRING} service from {STRING2} to {STRING2} will pay quadruple rates for the next {NUM} year{P "" s}!
 
 STR_NEWS_ROAD_REBUILDING                                        :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Traffic chaos in {TOWN}!{}{}Road rebuilding programme funded by {RAW_STRING} brings 6 months of misery to motorists!
 STR_NEWS_EXCLUSIVE_RIGHTS_TITLE                                 :{BIG_FONT}{BLACK}Transport monopoly!
@@ -1203,6 +1203,10 @@ STR_CONFIG_SETTING_VEHICLE_BREAKDOWNS   
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_VEHICLE_BREAKDOWNS_HELPTEXT                  :Control how often inadequately serviced vehicles may break down
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SUBSIDY_MULTIPLIER                           :Subsidy multiplier: {STRING2}
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SUBSIDY_MULTIPLIER_HELPTEXT                  :Set how much is paid for subsidised connections
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SUBSIDY_DURATION                             :Subsidy duration: {STRING2}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SUBSIDY_DURATION_HELPTEXT                    :Set the number of years for which a subsidy is awarded
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SUBSIDY_DURATION_VALUE                       :{NUM} year{P "" s}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SUBSIDY_DURATION_DISABLED                    :No subsidies
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_CONSTRUCTION_COSTS                           :Construction costs: {STRING2}
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_CONSTRUCTION_COSTS_HELPTEXT                  :Set level of construction and purchase costs
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_RECESSIONS                                   :Recessions: {STRING2}