A Disabled Persons Railcard allows
you to buy discounted rail tickets. If another adult is
travelling with you, they can also travel at the same
discounted fare. The cost of a Disabled Persons Railcard from
Suffolk Coastal under its concessionary travel scheme is
£13.50.
Am I eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard?
You are eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard if
you meet one or more of the criteria listed below:
- Are registered as having a visual impairment.
- Are registered deaf or use a hearing aid.
- Have epilepsy and either: have repeated attacks even
though you receive drug treatment or are currently prohibited from
driving because of your epilepsy.
- Receive Attendance Allowance.
- Receive Disability Living Allowance at either: the higher rate
or lower rate for getting around (mobility) for one year or
longer or the higher or middle rate for help with personal
care.
- Receive Severe Disablement Allowance.
- Receive War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement.
- Receive War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more
disability.
- Receive Long Term Incapacity Benefit.
- Are buying or leasing a vehicle through the mobility
scheme.
For further information about using the Disabled Persons
Railcard and the terms and conditions that apply please go to
the Disabled Persons Railcard website (new
window).
Please note that if you apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard
you will not be eligible for a
national bus pass as well because the
Council's scheme only allows eligible people to have one
concession at a time.
How do I apply?
In order to apply you will have to complete two
application forms - the Council's form and a second one required by
National Rail.
You will also have to provide details of your disability. Please
contact us on 01394 444647 or email
customerservices@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk for
advice on what details are required.
You can download or print off both application forms by
selecting the links below:
Follow this link for help with downloading and opening PDF files.
Alternatively, we will send you the forms if you contact us
on 01394 444647 or email
customerservices@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
with your name and address.
You must complete and sign both forms and send them with a
cheque or postal order for £13.50 made payable to Suffolk
Coastal District Council and details of your disability to the
address below. Please do not send cash.
Customer Services
Suffolk Coastal District Council
Melton Hill
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 1AU
You can also apply in person at our Woodbridge and
Felixstowe offices. Follow this link for
directions to our offices and our office
hours.
If you need any help and advice you can contact our Customer
Services team on 01394 444647 or email
customerservices@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.
If you have a minicom you can contact us on
01394 444211.
Public transport and journey planning information
You will find lots of useful information about public transport
and websites that can help with journey planning on our
transport and travel links
page.