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 our concessionary travel scheme
is £13.50.
Am I eligible for a railcard from Suffolk Coastal?
To be eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard from Suffolk
Coastal you must reside permanently in the Suffolk Coastal district
and 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) 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.
- 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).
How do I apply?
To apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard from us you have to
complete the National Rail application form below and provide us
with proof of your eligibility.
You will find information about what proof to send in with your
application on the
Disabled Persons Railcard website (new
window) or you can call us on 01394 383789
or email
customerservices@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
for advice on what is required.
You can download or print off the application form by following
the link below:
Alternatively, we will send you the form if you contact us on
01394 383789 or email
customerservices@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
with your name and address.
You should complete and sign the application form and send it with
a cheque or postal order for £13.50, made payable to Suffolk
Coastal District Council, and proof of your eligibility
(photocopies acceptable) to the address below. Please note that we
do not accept cash payments.
Customer Services
Suffolk Coastal District Council
Melton Hill
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 1AU
If you need any help and advice you can call us on
01394 383789 or email
customerservices@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.
If you have a minicom you can call us on
01394 444211.
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