Build Confidence on the Tracks – Try a Train with West Yorkshire Sight Loss Council
Monday 11 May 12:00am
Leeds Train Station, New Street Station, West Yorkshire LS1 4DY
West Yorkshire Sight Loss Council (SLC) has partnered with Northern to host a practical ‘Try a Train session designed to help blind and partially sighted people build confidence when travelling by rail.
This hands‑on event will give you the chance to explore the station environment, understand how passenger assistance works in real situations, and experience a supported train journey with guidance from Northern staff and Sight Loss Council volunteers.
During this Try a Train event, you will:
- Explore Station Facilities: Discover the accessible features and services at Leeds station around the support available for blind and partially sighted passengers.
- Assistance On-Hand: Learn about the assistance offered at stations and onboard, ensuring a smoother travel experience.
- Experience a Short Journey: Take a short, guided train trip from Leeds station to a mystery location, where you’ll have the chance to familiarise yourself with onboard facilities.
- Ask questions along the way: Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions throughout the event.
- Return Journey: After the session, you’ll return to Leeds station.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If the event reaches capacity, we will operate a waitlist
Book your place on West Yorkshire SLC’s Try a Train event
- Location: Leeds Train Station, New Street Station, West Yorkshire LS1 4DY
- Monday, 11 May, 10.30am – 1.30pm (book your place by Midday, Friday 8 May)
- Meeting point – Passenger assistance station point, located on the main concourse near the ticket office.
Should you require additional assistance booking your place, please email vicky.thompson@pocklington.org.uk
Verity, North Yorkshire SLC member, said:
“Being involved in these events really promotes understanding of the help available. It gives us the chance to feed back on what matters during journeys and genuinely helps build confidence. I’ve since made independent journeys I once wouldn’t have attempted without support.”
Iain Mitchell, Senior Engagement Manager for North England. added:
“Our Try A Train events are a great opportunity for Blind and Partially Sighted people to built confidence in travelling independently”
Verity, North Yorkshire SLC member, stepping off a train at a previous TaT event
About Sight Loss Councils
Sight Loss Councils are led by blind and partially sighted members. Together, they tackle local issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.
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