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What is priority seating on a train?

Priority seating is designed to be easily accessible for passengers who need them. These seats are intended for: Disabled people. Elderly people. Pregnant women.



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Most trains are fitted with priority seating for travellers who are disabled, elderly passengers, pregnant passengers or passengers carrying toddlers. Priority seats are present on the vast majority of trains in the UK, offering space for customers with reduced mobility or who may need a little more room.

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Priority seating is reserved for individuals who have. limited mobility, disabled or are elderly. These seats are. located near the entrances of all buses and trains.

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There are priority seats on all of our trains, usually near the doors and marked with a P sign. Most people are happy to give up their seat to someone more in need of it. Simply show your card to someone sitting in a priority seat and they'll see that you have a need for one of these seats.

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Trains for which you can reserve seats are marked with an R (meaning a reservation is possible) or an R in a rectangular frame (meaning a reservation is compulsory) in the timetable.

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Both have advantages and disadvantages. For a short trip, I'd prefer an aisle seat - easier to get out from. For a longer trip, I'd prefer a window seat as it offers less disruption and a chance of a view. Most people do.

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Travelling in the UK Even without a seat reservation your tickets are still valid, and you can sit in any vacant unreserved seat. Sit in any vacant unreserved seat except First Class.

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