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Disabled people

Disabled People

The Disabled Person's Railcard

The Disabled Person's Railcard allows you to buy rail tickets at a discount of up to a third. You can get a one-year or a three-year card. If another adult is travelling with you, they can also travel at the same discounted fare.

Eligibility

To qualify, you must meet at least one of the criteria listed below. The application form lists the proof you will need to confirm that you're eligible for a Railcard.

You qualify if you:

  • are registered as visually impaired
  • are registered as deaf or using a hearing aid
  • have epilepsy and have repeated attacks even though you receive drug treatment
  • have epilepsy and are currently prohibited from driving because of your epilepsy
  • receive Attendance Allowance
  • receive Severe Disablement Allowance
  • receive the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
  • receive the higher or middle rate care component of Disability Living Allowance
  • receive War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement
  • receive War or Service Disablement Pension for a disability of 80 per cent or more
  • are buying or leasing a vehicle through the Motability Scheme

Children and young people

Children aged from five to 16 may also be eligible for a Disabled Person's Railcard. While they pay the normal child's fare, an adult can travel with them at the discounted rate of one third off the adult fare.

Buying a Railcard

To buy a Railcard you need to complete an application form and send it with a copy of proof of entitlement and payment.

You can download an application form from the Disabled Person's Railcard website or telephone the helpline and request a copy to be sent to you.

Disabled Person's Railcard helpline numbers:

Telephone: 0845 6050 525

Textphone: 0845 6010 132

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