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Train companies affected:National Rail

Visually Impaired Customer without a Railcard

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Overview

Discounted travel for anyone registered as blind or visually impaired and travelling with a companion.



Details

Discounted travel for Visually Impaired Persons and a companion, in First Class and Standard

Ticket Types:

  • Anytime Single: 34% for Adult and Accompanying Adult

  • Anytime Return: 34% for Adult and Accompanying Adult

  • Anytime Day Single: 34% for Adult and Accompanying Adult

  • Anytime Day Return: 50% for Adult and Accompanying Adult

In a small number of cases where an Anytime Day Return is not available, ticket office staff may issue two equivalent single tickets at 50% discount.

Season tickets for the visually impaired

Visually-impaired people can be issued with one adult Season Ticket to cover two persons - the other for a travelling companion. You will need to produce one the eligibility documents described below. Different companions may travel on different journeys - for this reason only the blind/partially sighted person is named on the ticket. The companion does not require a photocard.

Further information

Concession applies to both visually impaired customer and a companion.

No further discounts apply.

You will need to produce a document from a recognized institution such as Social
Services, your Local Authority or Blind Veterans UK. Acceptable documentary evidence includes: CVI (Certificate of Visual Impairment); BP1 (Scotland), BD8 certificate for being blind or partially-sighted; Local Authority registration card or letter for being blind or partially-sighted. You will need to carry this documentary proof with you when making the journey.

No concession offered if travelling alone. 

No concession offered for accompanying children

Purchase Details

Available from staff at stations and in-person purchases on-board where permitted.

Valid from

From 1st July 2004

Days & Times Valid

  • Label Monday to Sunday & Public Holidays: Yes

Available at any time

Valid in both directions

Yes

Passengers Information

Adults

  • Minimum: 2
  • Maximum: 2

Validity Area

Whole of Great Britain

Applicable Origin Station(s)

Applies to all stations

Applicable Destination Station(s)

Applies to all stations

Prices

  • Validity

    Ticket Types:

    • Anytime Single: 34% for Adult and Accompanying Adult

    • Anytime Return: 34% for Adult and Accompanying Adult

    • Anytime Day Single: 34% for Adult and Accompanying Adult

    • Anytime Day Return: 50% for Adult and Accompanying Adult