Do you have any advice on using trains?

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You can book free assistance for boarding, alighting and changing trains through your train operator, but this usually needs to be done at least 24 hours in advance of your journey. To find your train operator, contact National Rail enquiries on 0345 748 4950 or visit the <a title=\"National Rail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Rail<\/a> website. If you haven\u2019t been able to book your assistance in advance, you can still ask for assistance at ticket offices or turnstiles.<\/p>\n<p>National Rail has launched an app to make it easier for disabled passengers to request assisted travel. The app allows you to set up a profile stating your needs, then plan each leg of your journey and select whether you need travel assistance. Please see, <a title=\"What is the Passenger Assistance app?\" href=\"https:\/\/internal.rnib.org.uk\/independent-living\/Pass-Assistance\">What is the Passenger Assistance app?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you need assistance when travelling in Northern Ireland, call the Translink Contact Centre on <strong>0289 066 6630<\/strong> at least 24 hours before you travel.<\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819843:3","entry_ref":"3071819843","entry_ref_encrypted":"QTFS69BVT4062BO20S3VHSUMI4","entry_uid":"bu5tqfwmslom2zzqmhgvkok5ew","label":"","question":"Travel assistance","choices":[]},"3071819847":{"ID":"train-travel_7","answer":"<p>There are many accessible mainstream travel apps available for Apple and Android devices that you can use to plan your journey. Accessible means that your devices accessibility features such as the built-in screen reader or magnifier can be used with the app.<\/p>\n<p>The apps below are mostly accessible and are popular with travellers who have sight loss.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a title=\"National Rail enquiries\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/\">National Rail Enquiries<\/a> can provide you with information about your train journey. Call 0345 748 4950 or visit the website. Please note that this is an automated service. National Rail also has a free app to help plan your journey, get live status updates, alerts, and notifications<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Trainline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrainline.com\/\">Trainline<\/a> is a free app that can help you search for train times across the UK, plan journeys, purchase tickets and check for live delays to your journey<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"City Mapper\" href=\"https:\/\/citymapper.com\/london?lang=en\">City Mapper<\/a> is a journey planner website and app for use when travelling in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham and Newcastle and many cities abroad<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Travelline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveline.info\/\">Traveline GB<\/a> is a free app available to use all over the UK<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Translink\" href=\"https:\/\/moovitapp.com\/london_and_south_east-2122\/poi\/enhttps:\/moovitapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moovit<\/a> is an accessible live public transport app for all modes of transport throughout the UK<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Translink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.translink.co.uk\/\">Translink NI<\/a> is a website that helps you plan your train journeys and provides information on railway services in Northern Ireland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819847:1","entry_ref":"3071819847","entry_ref_encrypted":"GMTJIG7EIH91PANQK2HKTDLEAA","entry_uid":"bu5u24uthq36di5gj65r7cl3nw","label":"","question":"Timetables, live info and journey planners","choices":[]},"3071819842":{"ID":"train-travel_2","answer":"<h2>First time journey<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about making a journey for the first time, it might be useful for you to take part in a \u2018Try a Train Day\u2019 event or find out if there is a travel mentoring scheme in your area. \u2018Try a Train Day\u2019 events are run by train operators and usually involve being escorted on a journey so that you can familiarise yourself with the stations, trains and locations of facilities. C2C and South West Trains are just some train operators who have already run these events. To find out about \u2018Try a Train Day\u2019 events in your area, contact your local train operator through National Rail Enquiries.<\/p>\n<h2>Regular travel<\/h2>\n<p>You should also talk to your train operator or the staff at your local station about the availability of timetable information that is suitable for you.<\/p>\n<p>National Rail Enquiries can provide you with information about your train journey. You can either call them or find the information you need on their website:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>0345 748 4950 (Option 1 for the automated service, or Option 2 to speak with an advisor)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nationalrail.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819842:3","entry_ref":"3071819842","entry_ref_encrypted":"MS9S7V03SUCB5BN11EHJO08KPI","entry_uid":"bu5tqfglx6kujl4aq2nfy37vrg","label":"","question":"Planning","choices":[]},"3071819841":{"ID":"train-travel_1","answer":"<p>Some train stations have maps in braille and audio to assist you.<\/p>\n<p>Most trains have on board visual and audio notifications of the next station stop. If these aren\u2019t available or you're unable to use them, then you should talk to station staff about the number of stops you need to travel so you can calculate when to get off the train.<\/p>\n<p>Most train platforms will have visual and tactile markings indicating where it is safe to stand, such as a yellow line or bumps in the paving that tell you the safe areas of the platform.<\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819841:3","entry_ref":"3071819841","entry_ref_encrypted":"QV3782VUG21VU71MDFOU7DPUT6","entry_uid":"bu5tqeqdqrzmnwcgiduno4q2q2","label":"","question":"Accessibility","choices":[]},"3071819849":{"ID":"train-travel_9","answer":"<h2>England, Wales and Scotland<\/h2>\n<p>The Disabled Persons Railcard offers a range of discounts on advance, off-peak and anytime train fares. It provides one third off adult rail fares on the National Rail network in Great Britain with no time restrictions. If you're travelling with another adult, they will also get the same discount on their fare. For more information, call<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>0345 605 0525<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:railcardhelp@nationalrail.co.uk \">railcardhelp@nationalrail.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Northern Ireland<\/h2>\n<p>You can get a SmartPass that entitles you to free or half-priced travel on nearly all scheduled bus and rail services. You can also get a Disabled Persons Railcard for travelling in Great Britain. If you register your sight loss, you should be given the form automatically. If not, contact your Health and Social Services Trust.<\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819849:0","entry_ref":"3071819849","entry_ref_encrypted":"UT07S1LUNGDF86BCVFSI5BUFA4","entry_uid":"bu5u72lxujeeufpn5triphforo","label":"","question":"Concessions","choices":[]}},"start":"3071819840"}

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