Is rail travel accommodating to disabled passengers?
The Railways of Britain welcome disabled travelling and are committed to making widespread improvements to stations and trains to make travel easier. Regarding assistance, the Railways of Britain asks persons needing assistance to contact the local station or Train Operating Company (TOC). If you are unsure as to the number of the station or the TOC to contact, please contact National Rail Enquiries when in the UK at 0345 48 49 50. They will be able to give you contact information for the station and particular TOC. National Express which operates the London to Edinburgh route via York has a special number to call once in the UK for Assisted Travel 08457 225 225. Advance notice of 24 hours will be very helpful in arranging the proper assistance. If the journey is cancelled please advise the Station. Crossing London London Transport operates a special service called Station Link utilizing buses with low access floors, ramps etc. between all the main London Terminals.
