Not new but was reminded the other day what a useful service train passenger assist is, so worth a share in case it may benefit someone. You dont have to be disabled to use the service e.g. you might just have limited mobility and need a bit of help getting on/off the train.
Helping you with your journey
You can book to get help at any station for any train journey.
The train company can organise for someone to:
• meet you at the entrance or meeting point and accompany you to your train • provide a ramp on and off your train if you need one • meet you from your train and take you to your next train or the exit • carry your bag (up to three items of luggage)
Train operating companies require at least 24 hours' notice in order to arrange assistance, so need to contact them directly. More details on the National Rail website.
All comments (23)
ThugBasher
7 Oct 17#1
Brilliant service! Can't fault it what so ever. They have help my disabled farther many a time. Deal or not have some heat :raised_hand:
richrab
7 Oct 17#2
Good information, thanks for bringing it up.
Rastafari
7 Oct 17#3
All these non-deals on a deals website are getting boring. It’s not a public information service.
needle to Rastafari
7 Oct 17#4
I know where you're coming from, but sometimes it's about spreading the good news. Not everyone knows what's available or what they're entitled to. So I'm for heat.
Dyslexic_Dog to Rastafari
7 Oct 17#6
Lemons are only 79p a kilo in Lidl this week if you need something to suck on, or Morrison have some cheap humbugs! There's a couple of deals just for you. :stuck_out_tongue:
Deedie to Rastafari
7 Oct 17#7
agreed. its been ridiculous for a long time, but since the definition of "deal" has been relaxed even more, then this has got out of hand.
rredmayne to Rastafari
7 Oct 17#18
Freebie add on service for those who need it. Some people don't offer such services, never mind offering it free
supersue to Rastafari
8 Oct 17#23
If you don't like the look of a "deal" - then don't waste your time opening it up and commenting. Simple! Comments like yours are boring :angry:
Delbert.Grady
7 Oct 17#5
Useful info, haven't needed this service yet but one day I might, have some heat.
Master.G
7 Oct 17#8
So, it's what used to known as a Porter. They used to meet every train.
dabbit
7 Oct 17#9
I've 'used' this several times in the past and found it very hit and miss whether they actually 'turn up to help'. Now I am able to walk a few steps, I no longer use them, I step on and off the train and my help pushes me in the wheelchair to where I need to go
pennyfarthing88
7 Oct 17#10
Very good to know’ heat from me :thumbsup:
Al7777
7 Oct 17#11
Hopefully all the staff that open doors keeping us 'safe' get fired asap.
Opening post
Helping you with your journey
You can book to get help at any station for any train journey.
The train company can organise for someone to:
• meet you at the entrance or meeting point and accompany you to your train
• provide a ramp on and off your train if you need one
• meet you from your train and take you to your next train or the exit
• carry your bag (up to three items of luggage)
Train operating companies require at least 24 hours' notice in order to arrange assistance, so need to contact them directly. More details on the National Rail website.
All comments (23)
There's a couple of deals just for you. :stuck_out_tongue: