Introduction

Here is some information about train travel in East Riding, including discount schemes you may qualify for.

Local train services

There are 4 train operators that offer train services to and from the East Riding:

• Northern Rail travel to destinations such as Manchester, Nottingham, The Peak District, Liverpool, Leeds and Scotland.
• First Transpennine Express cover destinations from the north of Manchester to Scotland.
• First Hull Trains offer travel throughout Yorkshire and south to London.
• LNER (London North Eastern Railway) provide a number of routes between Scotland and London.

Free travel passes

Passenger Assist

If you are disabled and/or an older person you can book the Passenger Assist service.

This national service is available throughout the rail network.

Before you travel they can:

• arrange assistance for your full journey - even if part of it is with another service provider
• reserve wheelchair spaces and seats
• provide you with detailed rail information.

While on your journey they can also help you:

• to navigate through each station on your journey
• to get on and off the trains - and provide a ramp where required
• with your bags, for example they can carry them off the train and to another train, or through the station
• with any animals travelling with you.

You can find out more about Passenger Assist and how to book on the National Rail website.