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Trains & Trams

 

Wolverhampton Rail Station
At the train station you can buy tickets for that day’s travel either by using self service kiosks which are accessible to wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments, or you can get a ticket at the counter, which is high.

You can book longer journeys in advance either at the accessible ticket office, by telephone: 0845 7484950, or textphone: 0845 6050600
Or by registering with and using www.thetrainline.co.uk
Payment in both cases is by credit or debit card only.
You can get to the platforms at the rail station via a lift, or stairs.
You should give information about any access needs you have, when you book, so that you have the support, seating and so on that you need.

All intercity train services are wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets onboard.  Access to the train is provided by a ramp kept at the station, and the rail authorities require that you give at least 24 hours notice of your intention to travel on one of these trains, so that they can provide the staff to help with the ramp etc
Trains to Europe from Waterloo are accessible, with 2 wheelchair spaces per train.
Telephone: 08705 186 186          

email: sales.enquiries@eurostar.co.uk

 

Rail Pass

British Rail has a Disabled Person's Railcard. It costs £18 a year, or £48 for 3 years.  With the Railcard, you can get 1/3 off the cost of a standard train fare.
To get the railcard you must be blind or visually impaired, deaf or have epilepsy, or you must get Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, War Pension Mobility Allowance or DLA (higher or middle rate).

To apply fill in the form "Rail Travel for Disabled Passengers". You can get this from:
Disabled Persons Railcard Office
PO Box 1YT, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 1YT
Telephone 0845 605 0525
Minicom 0845 601 0132
or online here>>
It takes 15-21 days to get your railcard, so apply in advance.

Metrometro
The Metro is a reasonably accessible tram that runs from Wolverhampton to Snow Hill Birmingham.
Trams run every 6 minutes in the day time and also run at night.
The Metro stops are at:
Wolverhampton central (opposite police station), The Royal, Priestfield, The Crescent Bilston, Bilston Central, West Bromwich, Handsworth, the Jewellery Quarter, and Birmingham.
You get your ticket from the conductor on the Metro, or you can buy a bus and metro ticket (£4.50) on any Travel West Midlands bus.