Disabled Railcard eligibility expansion

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Kimi87

The number of people who qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard is set to expand in two phases, March & September this year.

The card currently costs £20 for one year, or £54 for three.

March:

Receive a Disabled Persons Bus Pass in England, Scotland or Wales

Receive a London Disabled Persons Freedom Pass

Have a Blue Badge   

Are currently unable to drive on medical grounds 

Receive Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) benefits 

Receive Industrial Injuries Benefit for 20% degree of disablement or higher

Are without speech

These individuals should all possess documentation that evidences that they meet the threshold for eligibility and will be integrated into the existing Disabled Persons Railcard application process from March 2026.

Phase 2, launching September 2026, will further extend eligibility to disabilities and conditions that require professional health evidence and more detailed assessment, including some long-term or degenerative medical conditions, and neurodiversity where it has a substantial impact on a person's ability to travel by train.

Full details including Frequently Asked Questions:

https://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/eligibility-expansion/

You can also combine your Railcard with Oyster (£7) to get 1/3 off London travel. Combine the two at a customer service point, discount not valid with contactless bank card tap on & off

https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/national-railcard-discount?intcmp=54723

Mary_Scope

Thank you for sharing this @Kimi87

I use my railcard very often so it's definitely worth it from my perspective, me and my friends tend to go to brighton once a year and the money that I save on that with the card is more than £20 alone!!!