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| Re: a day time talk on the piers of the U.K. In "The West - but NOT trains in the West" [373384/31755/31] Posted by grahame at 06:20, 18th March 2026 | ![]() |
Not sure if it might be just about piers in W-S-M,or other locations around the U.K.
https://westonmuseum.org/event/friends-of-the-museum-talk-british-piers-part-1/
https://westonmuseum.org/event/friends-of-the-museum-talk-british-piers-part-1/
I couldn't see anything except the speaker's name, time (not date!) venue and cost on the page linked. Good example of a page that has either not been thought through by its author, or is not intended to stand in isolation as a landing page.
It's by Bob Tinker and costs £2 for members and £4 for others, at 14:30 what I have worked out to be this afternoon. Whether it is just seaside piers, or includes piers that support various bridges, and when it will be followed by part 2, I know not.
| Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 In "TransWilts line" [373383/31359/18] Posted by grahame at 06:07, 18th March 2026 | ![]() |
05:11 Gloucester to Southampton Central due 08:09
Facilities on the 05:11 Gloucester to Southampton Central due 08:09.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
Facilities on the 05:11 Gloucester to Southampton Central due 08:09.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
06:35 Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Street due 09:47
Facilities on the 06:35 Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Street due 09:47.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
Facilities on the 06:35 Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Street due 09:47.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
| a day time talk on the piers of the U.K. In "The West - but NOT trains in the West" [373382/31755/31] Posted by infoman at 03:37, 18th March 2026 | ![]() |
Not sure if it might be just about piers in W-S-M,or other locations around the U.K.
https://westonmuseum.org/event/friends-of-the-museum-talk-british-piers-part-1/
| Re: Cardiff Bay Station branch In "Shorter journeys in South and West Wales" [373381/26486/23] Posted by johnneyw at 20:44, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
At Cardiff Bay Station today it seems that the works on the rather spacious new entrance is coming on so here's a photo I took.
The old platform is yet to come back into use and it looks like completion is more months than weeks away going by the current rate of progress and off course, the tram platform has yet to be started at some point in the future.
| Re: Bonaparte's at Bristol Temple Meads In "Bristol (WECA, now WEMCA) Commuters" [373380/25015/21] Posted by johnneyw at 20:14, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
Passing through Temple Meads, I noticed that the (very) gradual refurbishment of the former Bonaparte's cafe/bar has taken another modest step forward with new wooden herringbone flooring so I took this pic.
I also noticed that most of the "boxes" on the platforms from the roof refurb have now gone, save for a few at the far southern end of the station.
| Re: National Car Parks (NCP) goes into administration In "Buses and other ways to travel" [373379/31752/5] Posted by eightonedee at 18:52, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
I have never had any great love for NCP or any car parking company - perhaps just the nature of the beast?
Anyone else out there hoping that the dreaded RingGo follow them soon?
| Re: National Car Parks (NCP) goes into administration In "Buses and other ways to travel" [373378/31752/5] Posted by Marlburian at 16:42, 17th March 2026 Already liked by Mark A | ![]() |
Some have wondered how some multi-storey car-parks will cope with the extra weight of SUVs (which may partly be the cause of so many pot-holes).
| Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 In "TransWilts line" [373377/31359/18] Posted by Phil at 15:48, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
It's brought railway services to a halt. 

It is GWR territory. I think you mean 'halte'.

Before my time (just), but apparently it was only ever called Holt Junction. Seems like a missed opportunity nonetheless!
| Re: Class 175s to Great Western Railway (GWR) In "Across the West" [373376/28982/26] Posted by Bob_Blakey at 14:16, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
Out on the bike this morning passed 175002, immediately north of Starcross, exhibiting an impressive turn of speed. As above running to time on the 2C20 EXD > PNZ.
| Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 In "TransWilts line" [373375/31359/18] Posted by grahame at 13:36, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
14:25 Westbury to Chippenham due 15:06
Additional 14:25 Westbury to Chippenham due 15:06 will be cancelled.
This is due to an obstruction on the track earlier today.
Additional Information
These buses will no longer run as the train service has been reinstated.
Additional 14:25 Westbury to Chippenham due 15:06 will be cancelled.
This is due to an obstruction on the track earlier today.
Additional Information
These buses will no longer run as the train service has been reinstated.
A whole series of these - excellent to get train services back on track rather than a car on the track.

Good to see that that contingency was in place for later services, though proved to be un-needed; one of the cases where cancellation notices that are revoked are a good approach.
| Re: National Car Parks (NCP) goes into administration In "Buses and other ways to travel" [373374/31752/5] Posted by John D at 13:16, 17th March 2026 Already liked by Mark A | ![]() |
NCP seem to have lots of multi-story car parks in city centres, that are of the 1950s and 1960s design, often with other businesses in the ground floors. Many of these concrete car parks have very tight spaces by modern (fatter) car standards.
Last time I used one of these (in Nottingham) it seemed to be really unpopular and run down, and required careful manoeuvring to park, so I can see why many prefer other car parks that are more modern, better lit, with working lifts, and bigger ramps and spaces.
| Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 In "TransWilts line" [373373/31359/18] Posted by Oxonhutch at 12:30, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
It's brought railway services to a halt. 

It is GWR territory. I think you mean 'halte'.

| Re: National Car Parks (NCP) goes into administration In "Buses and other ways to travel" [373372/31752/5] Posted by Oxonhutch at 12:26, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
The rot probably set in when all those German engineered parking areas in our inner cities started to get built on. I have memories of lots of NCP sites in London in my youth.
| Re: Glasgow Central Station closed by fire in adjoining building - 8 March 2026 In "The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom" [373371/31728/51] Posted by ChrisB at 12:01, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
What that quote doesn't say is that there are only two access points - via the low-level station or the vehicle access drive. all other access points are staying closed as are all the retail points too
| Re: National Car Parks (NCP) goes into administration In "Buses and other ways to travel" [373370/31752/5] Posted by Fourbee at 12:00, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
I'd just assumed they owned all their sites; I wonder how much debt they are carrying too?
Some feel that they are entitled enough that the general rules don't apply to them more like.
| Re: Glasgow Central Station closed by fire in adjoining building - 8 March 2026 In "The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom" [373368/31728/51] Posted by grahame at 11:45, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
ScotRail will begin running trains from Glasgow Central high level tomorrow (Wednesday, 18 March) after a partial reopening of the station was confirmed today, following the significant fire on Union Street.
Platforms seven to 15 on the west side of the station will be back in use from the start of service on Wednesday.
The train operator is running as many services as possible, but with a reduced number of platforms available, and limited entry and exit points for customers, this will not allow for the return of trains on all routes that normally operate.
From the start of service on Wednesday, the following will operate:
* Ayr and Glasgow Central – a half hourly service, calling at all stations between Paisley Gilmour Street – Kilwinning (Johnstone / Milliken Park / Howwood / Lochwinnoch / Glengarnock / Dalry).
* Gourock and Glasgow Central – an hourly service, calling at all stations.
* Wemyss Bay and Glasgow Central – an hourly service, calling at all stations.
* Kilmarnock and Glasgow Central – a half hourly service, calling at all stations (integrated with normal Carlisle/South Ayrshire services).
* East Kilbride and Glasgow Central – a half hourly service.
* Lanark and Glasgow Central – an hourly service.
Platforms seven to 15 on the west side of the station will be back in use from the start of service on Wednesday.
The train operator is running as many services as possible, but with a reduced number of platforms available, and limited entry and exit points for customers, this will not allow for the return of trains on all routes that normally operate.
From the start of service on Wednesday, the following will operate:
* Ayr and Glasgow Central – a half hourly service, calling at all stations between Paisley Gilmour Street – Kilwinning (Johnstone / Milliken Park / Howwood / Lochwinnoch / Glengarnock / Dalry).
* Gourock and Glasgow Central – an hourly service, calling at all stations.
* Wemyss Bay and Glasgow Central – an hourly service, calling at all stations.
* Kilmarnock and Glasgow Central – a half hourly service, calling at all stations (integrated with normal Carlisle/South Ayrshire services).
* East Kilbride and Glasgow Central – a half hourly service.
* Lanark and Glasgow Central – an hourly service.
| Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 In "TransWilts line" [373367/31359/18] Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 11:06, 17th March 2026 Already liked by GBM | ![]() |
Head of Travel and Events for the international healthcare communications company ...
So someone who is clearly well au-fait with travel and health issues, then ... and obviously a good communicator as she got her views very clearly across to the staff involved. But then, perhaps, we can all snap and perhaps some try to push the system for their nearest and dearest.
| Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 In "TransWilts line" [373365/31359/18] Posted by grahame at 08:37, 17th March 2026 Already liked by Rob S, matth1j | ![]() |
Report of a car on the line at Holt.
From Wiltshire 999
BREAKING: The railway line is blocked after a car, reportedly being chased by police, ended up on the tracks.

The incident happened on the line between Chippenham and Trowbridge around 4am this morning (17 March).
A spokesperson for Great Western Railway said: "A car has been driven on to the line between Trowbridge and Chippenham.
"Network Rail are making arrangements to have the car removed, until this is done we are unable to run trains."
It's affecting services running between Swindon and Westbury, with many diverted. Trains are unable to serve Melksham. Disruption is expected until around midday.

The incident happened on the line between Chippenham and Trowbridge around 4am this morning (17 March).
A spokesperson for Great Western Railway said: "A car has been driven on to the line between Trowbridge and Chippenham.
"Network Rail are making arrangements to have the car removed, until this is done we are unable to run trains."
It's affecting services running between Swindon and Westbury, with many diverted. Trains are unable to serve Melksham. Disruption is expected until around midday.
| Re: Communications expert, ordered to pay £1.5k for foul-mouthed tirade @ staff In "The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom" [373364/31753/51] Posted by Bob_Blakey at 08:35, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
A couple of points having looked at Wilmslow Railway Station via Online Maps:
'Police were called to the station which has received complaints online over a lack of free short stay parking close to the main entrance due to 'aggressive' cab drivers 'hogging the drop off area.'
Maps - dated 2026 - clearly shows segregated Taxi & Drop-Off zones at the front of the station (the boundaries of which need repainting); if this is really that much of an issue start issuing PCN's to transgressors. Hitting people in their wallets generally solves stuff like this.
...Waring said her mother had 'severe mobility issues' and she parked her car temporarily in the restricted area of the station to help the elderly lady climb the steps to the platform.
Maps also quite clearly shows an accessible ramp leading from the main car park to the station concourse. Perhaps the signage is not good enough.
| Re: Birmingham's new railway stations on Camp Hill Line In "The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom" [373363/30899/51] Posted by grahame at 08:25, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
Just wondering if the Cross country services will still go via Camp hill or straight down the main line from Birmingham New street.
It will be interesting to see how it works in practice. The Camp Hill line has been a useful quieter line that has been available to Cross Country trains, except those calling at University, when they would conflict (by timetable or by delay) with local trains.
Some Cross Country trains ... from what I see ... have generous pauses at Bristol Temple Meads and at Birmingham New Street. Part of that is, I'm sure, because of the very large passenger turnover at those stations as the regional passengers are dominant over the very long distance ones, but it also means that the trains can get stuck behind a local service all the way from Barnt Green to Five Ways, yet still be on time into Waverley.
| Re: Night Riviera Sleeper train - between Paddington and Penzance In "London to the West" [373362/489/12] Posted by grahame at 08:20, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
21:45 Penzance to London Paddington due 05:04
16/03/26 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington due 05:04 will be diverted between Taunton and Reading.
It is being delayed between Taunton and Reading and is now expected to be 110 minutes late.
This is due to an obstruction on the track
16/03/26 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington due 05:04 will be diverted between Taunton and Reading.
It is being delayed between Taunton and Reading and is now expected to be 110 minutes late.
This is due to an obstruction on the track
Trowbridge at 02:29 on time.
No report at Melksham.
Chippenham at 04:39, 110 minutes late.
Paddington arrival 06:35, 90 minutes late.
| Re: West Wiltshire Rail User Group AGM 2026, and spring meeting In "Diary - what's happening when?" [373361/31307/34] Posted by grahame at 08:14, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
Tomorrow (18.3.2026) - adding a reminder to this thread - West Wiltshire Rail User Group / AGM - 19:00 for 19:30 at Bethesda Church Hall, Trowbridge. To be followed by an update from Nina Howe of Transport Focus - all welcome.
All Welcome
The withdrawal of the peak local train (Warminster to Westbury) from passenger service last December has made getting to the meeting awkward - or would have done - from Dilton Marsh. Thank you to GWR who have - for this one day only - added a stop at 18:08 on less-local train.
| Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 In "TransWilts line" [373360/31359/18] Posted by bobm at 07:16, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
Report of a car on the line at Holt.
| Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 In "TransWilts line" [373359/31359/18] Posted by TaplowGreen at 06:50, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
05:11 Gloucester to Southampton Central due 08:09
05:11 Gloucester to Southampton Central due 08:09 will be diverted between Chippenham and Trowbridge.
It will no longer call at Melksham.
It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 7 minutes late.
This is due to an obstruction on the track.
06:35 Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Street due 09:47
06:35 Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Street due 09:47 will be diverted between Trowbridge and Chippenham.
It will no longer call at Melksham.
07:45 Westbury to Swindon due 08:34
07:45 Westbury to Swindon due 08:34 will no longer call at Melksham.
This is due to an obstruction on the track.
08:44 Swindon to Westbury due 09:26
08:44 Swindon to Westbury due 09:26 will no longer call at Melksham.
This is due to an obstruction on the track.
| Re: Birmingham's new railway stations on Camp Hill Line In "The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom" [373358/30899/51] Posted by infoman at 06:50, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
Just wondering if the Cross country services will still go via Camp hill or straight down the main line from Birmingham New street.
| Re: Night Riviera Sleeper train - between Paddington and Penzance In "London to the West" [373357/489/12] Posted by TaplowGreen at 06:48, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
21:45 Penzance to London Paddington due 05:04
16/03/26 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington due 05:04 will be diverted between Taunton and Reading.
It is being delayed between Taunton and Reading and is now expected to be 110 minutes late.
This is due to an obstruction on the track
| Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 In "TransWilts line" [373356/31359/18] Posted by TaplowGreen at 06:09, 17th March 2026 | ![]() |
Alterations to services between Chippenham and Trowbridge
Due to an obstruction on the track between Chippenham and Trowbridge the line is blocked.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 08:30 17/03.
Customer Advice
Owing to an obstruction on the line we are currently unable to operate any train services on the route via Melksham.
Currently, only those customers travelling to or from Melksham station will be adversely affected. Replacement road transport has been requested to operate between Chippenham and Westbury via Melksham. Train services between Swindon / Chippenham and Trowbridge / Westbury may be diverted via an alternative route not calling at Melksham.
| Blue badge holders and others can now get a Disabled Person's Railcard In "Fare's Fair" [373355/31754/4] Posted by ChrisB at 21:35, 16th March 2026 | ![]() |
From Money Saving Expert
If you've got a blue badge or disabled person's bus pass, you may now qualify for a Disabled Person's Railcard as the eligibility criteria for the scheme has been expanded from today (Sunday 1 March). Below we explain what's changing and how to apply.
A Disabled Person's Railcard entitles the holder and an adult companion to one-third off most train fares across England, Scotland and Wales – we've more info on how it works below.
It currently costs £20 for one year or £54 for three years. The Rail Delivery Group, the firm in charge of railcards, says it has no plans to increase prices as a result of it becoming available to more people.
If you're not eligible for this railcard, there may be another one you can get – for full details of the different types available, see our Cheap train tickets guide.
From 1 March: Blue badge holders and others now qualify
Until now, the Disabled Person's Railcard had only been available to those receiving certain benefits or with certain medical conditions (as set out below). It will remain available to those people.
From today (Sunday 1 March), however, eligibility has been expanded to cover a wider range of both visible and non-visible disabilities, meaning more people will be able to apply for one.
The criteria now includes those who:
Have a blue badge.
Have a disabled person's bus pass (England, Scotland and Wales).
Have a disabled person's Freedom Pass (London only).
Can't drive on medical grounds.
Receive Armed Forces Compensation Scheme benefits.
Receive Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for 20% degree of disablement or higher.
Are without speech.
The existing application process remains the same, but if you meet any of the new criteria, you'll also need to provide one of the following documents:
A copy of the front and back of your blue badge.
A disabled person's bus pass.
A disabled person's Freedom Pass.
A letter from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or a health professional confirming you're unable to drive on medical grounds.
An award letter confirming receipt of an Armed Forces Compensation Scheme benefit.
An award letter confirming receipt of an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for 20% degree of disablement or higher.
A document from a health professional confirming that you're without speech.
For full info on the expanded eligibility criteria, see the Disabled Person's Railcard website.
You can still get it if you receive certain benefits or have certain conditions
The previous qualifying criteria for a Disabled Person's Railcard isn't being removed – this means that you can still qualify if you:
Receive Personal Independence Payments or Adult Disability Payment.
Receive Disability Living Allowance or Child Disability Payment at either the higher or lower rate for the mobility component, or the higher or middle rate for the care component.
Have a visual impairment.
Are registered as deaf or use a hearing aid.
Have epilepsy and receive drug treatment for it.
Receive Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.
Receive war pensioner's mobility supplement.
Receive war or service disablement pension for 80% or more disability.
Buy or lease a vehicle through the Motability scheme.
See the Disabled Person's Railcard website for full info on eligibility criteria.
Eligibility will be extended again from September 2026
Under further planned changes from September this year, you may also qualify if you have a disability or condition that requires professional health evidence and more detailed assessment to verify. This will include:
Some long-term or degenerative health conditions.
Neurodiversity that has a substantial impact on a person's ability to travel by train.
The Rail Delivery Group says it will share information on what evidence will be required closer to the time.
You can get a third off most fares with this railcard
The Disabled Person's Railcard's discount applies to advance tickets, anytime day tickets, anytime single tickets, anytime return tickets, and off-peak and super off-peak tickets (day, single and return). It covers both standard and first class for all these ticket types.
It can also be used to get one-third off a Transport for London (TfL) travelcard for zones 1-9 and Oyster pay-as-you-go travel on the London Underground, London Overground, Elizabeth line, London buses and more.
The discount also applies to buying tickets for Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express and Stansted Express. See full info on using your railcard.
The Rail Delivery Group says Disabled Person's Railcard holders save an average of £126 a year, or £4.70 a journey – to see how much you could save on a specific journey, use its calculator.
Visually impaired, blind or using a wheelchair? You don't need a railcard to get discounted train travel
If you're visually impaired or blind: you and and an adult companion can get 34% off anytime singles or returns and anytime day singles, and 50% off anytime day returns, both standard and first class. You can also buy an adult season ticket that lets a companion travel with you at no extra cost.
You don't need to buy a Disabled Person's Railcard to get these discounts, but you do need to provide evidence of impairment or blindness. This has to be either a CVI, BP1 or BD8 certificate, or documentation from a recognised institution, such as social services, your local authority or Blind Veterans UK.
If you're a wheelchair user and will be staying in your chair for the journey: you and a companion can get 34% off anytime singles or returns and anytime day singles, and 50% off anytime day returns, both standard and first class, on adult and child fares. Again, you don't need a Disabled Person's Railcard to get these discounts. But to take advantage of them, tickets must be purchased from a staffed train station ticket office.
For more details, see the alternative discounts section on the Disabled Person's Railcard site.
A Disabled Person's Railcard entitles the holder and an adult companion to one-third off most train fares across England, Scotland and Wales – we've more info on how it works below.
It currently costs £20 for one year or £54 for three years. The Rail Delivery Group, the firm in charge of railcards, says it has no plans to increase prices as a result of it becoming available to more people.
If you're not eligible for this railcard, there may be another one you can get – for full details of the different types available, see our Cheap train tickets guide.
From 1 March: Blue badge holders and others now qualify
Until now, the Disabled Person's Railcard had only been available to those receiving certain benefits or with certain medical conditions (as set out below). It will remain available to those people.
From today (Sunday 1 March), however, eligibility has been expanded to cover a wider range of both visible and non-visible disabilities, meaning more people will be able to apply for one.
The criteria now includes those who:
Have a blue badge.
Have a disabled person's bus pass (England, Scotland and Wales).
Have a disabled person's Freedom Pass (London only).
Can't drive on medical grounds.
Receive Armed Forces Compensation Scheme benefits.
Receive Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for 20% degree of disablement or higher.
Are without speech.
The existing application process remains the same, but if you meet any of the new criteria, you'll also need to provide one of the following documents:
A copy of the front and back of your blue badge.
A disabled person's bus pass.
A disabled person's Freedom Pass.
A letter from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or a health professional confirming you're unable to drive on medical grounds.
An award letter confirming receipt of an Armed Forces Compensation Scheme benefit.
An award letter confirming receipt of an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for 20% degree of disablement or higher.
A document from a health professional confirming that you're without speech.
For full info on the expanded eligibility criteria, see the Disabled Person's Railcard website.
You can still get it if you receive certain benefits or have certain conditions
The previous qualifying criteria for a Disabled Person's Railcard isn't being removed – this means that you can still qualify if you:
Receive Personal Independence Payments or Adult Disability Payment.
Receive Disability Living Allowance or Child Disability Payment at either the higher or lower rate for the mobility component, or the higher or middle rate for the care component.
Have a visual impairment.
Are registered as deaf or use a hearing aid.
Have epilepsy and receive drug treatment for it.
Receive Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.
Receive war pensioner's mobility supplement.
Receive war or service disablement pension for 80% or more disability.
Buy or lease a vehicle through the Motability scheme.
See the Disabled Person's Railcard website for full info on eligibility criteria.
Eligibility will be extended again from September 2026
Under further planned changes from September this year, you may also qualify if you have a disability or condition that requires professional health evidence and more detailed assessment to verify. This will include:
Some long-term or degenerative health conditions.
Neurodiversity that has a substantial impact on a person's ability to travel by train.
The Rail Delivery Group says it will share information on what evidence will be required closer to the time.
You can get a third off most fares with this railcard
The Disabled Person's Railcard's discount applies to advance tickets, anytime day tickets, anytime single tickets, anytime return tickets, and off-peak and super off-peak tickets (day, single and return). It covers both standard and first class for all these ticket types.
It can also be used to get one-third off a Transport for London (TfL) travelcard for zones 1-9 and Oyster pay-as-you-go travel on the London Underground, London Overground, Elizabeth line, London buses and more.
The discount also applies to buying tickets for Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express and Stansted Express. See full info on using your railcard.
The Rail Delivery Group says Disabled Person's Railcard holders save an average of £126 a year, or £4.70 a journey – to see how much you could save on a specific journey, use its calculator.
Visually impaired, blind or using a wheelchair? You don't need a railcard to get discounted train travel
If you're visually impaired or blind: you and and an adult companion can get 34% off anytime singles or returns and anytime day singles, and 50% off anytime day returns, both standard and first class. You can also buy an adult season ticket that lets a companion travel with you at no extra cost.
You don't need to buy a Disabled Person's Railcard to get these discounts, but you do need to provide evidence of impairment or blindness. This has to be either a CVI, BP1 or BD8 certificate, or documentation from a recognised institution, such as social services, your local authority or Blind Veterans UK.
If you're a wheelchair user and will be staying in your chair for the journey: you and a companion can get 34% off anytime singles or returns and anytime day singles, and 50% off anytime day returns, both standard and first class, on adult and child fares. Again, you don't need a Disabled Person's Railcard to get these discounts. But to take advantage of them, tickets must be purchased from a staffed train station ticket office.
For more details, see the alternative discounts section on the Disabled Person's Railcard site.














