The Disabled Persons Railcard is for people with a disability that makes travelling by train difficult.
How to apply
1. Check that you are eligible. You will qualify if you:
- receive Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
- receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) 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
- have a hearing impairment
- have epilepsy
- receive Attendance Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance
- 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
2. Apply online - make sure you have a scan or photo of your evidence of eligibility that you can upload with your application and your card payment details. Allow 5 working days* for your Railcard to be delivered
3. Alternatively, you can download and complete one of our application forms (range of formats available) and post it with a copy of your evidence of eligibility.
Please make cheques and postal orders payable to 'Disabled Persons Railcard' Allow 10 working days* for your Railcard to be delivered
Please note, Disabled Persons Railcards are not available to buy at the station.