There are a range of discounts available to passengers with disabilities:
Disabled Persons Railcard
Disabled Persons Railcard holders generally get one third off tickets. To apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard, either call the application helpline on 0191 218 8103 (textphone 0191 269 0304) or download an application form online at www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk.
Concessionary fares
Registered visually impaired passengers who travel with a companion are entitled to the discounts below on full fare tickets for both themselves and their companion. Visually impaired passengers do not have to hold a Disabled Persons Railcard to claim these discounts but must be travelling with a companion to qualify.
For people who travel in their own wheelchairs who do not have a Disabled Persons Railcard the discounts below also apply. The same discount will also apply to one companion.
The discounts are:
- Single - 34%
- First Class or Standard Day Return - 50%
- First Class or Standard Open Return - 34%
