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🚆 Time is running out!

Last few spaces for Greater Manchester SLC's #TryATrain event on 19 May, Manchester Victoria Station.

A great way for blind and partially sighted people to build confidence travelling by rail.

Book by 15 May: https://bit.ly/4uEqWbc
A group of people stand on a train station platform near a small brick station building. They’re engaged in conversation with each other; some are using long canes. To the right, white text on a dark-blue background reads: ‘Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council. Try a Train: Supporting confident train travel in Greater Manchester. A free event for blind and partially sighted people living in Greater Manchester.” In the top right is a cluster of light blue circular dots from SLC’s logo, and in the bottom right is the Sight Loss Councils logo with the strapline ‘A Vision for Change.
May 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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“I’ve since made independent journeys I once wouldn’t have attempted…”

Build confidence with rail travel at a free ‘Try a Train’ event in Leeds for blind & partially sighted people.

📅 11 May

👉 Book your place: https://bit.ly/47Z1VxB

#MakeTransportAccessible #TryATrain #InclusiveTravel
Verity, North Yorkshire SLC member, pictured stepping off the train at Scarborough with support from a member of the Passenger Assistance team.
April 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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“Being able to travel independently is so important.”

Greater Manchester SLC's upcoming #TryATrain event is all about giving blind and partially sighted people the confidence to travel with support.

Join us on 19 May!👉

Find out more and book your place: https://bit.ly/4uEqWbc
A group of people stand on a train station platform near a small brick station building. at a previous 'Try a Train' event. They’re engaged in conversation with each other; some are using long canes.
April 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Blind & partially sighted people across Lancashire joined Sight Loss Councils & Community Rail Lancashire for a Try a Train day—part of #Railway200! From Preston to Lytham, they gained confidence navigating stations & trains: https://bit.ly/4kGribO 💪☕ #TryATrain #MakeTransportAccessible
A group of seven people of mixed ages, genders and ethnicities. Some are holding white canes and there is one person with a black Labrador guide dog. The group is standing in front of a red sign that reads, 'South Fylde Line' at a train station. There is an Amazon locker to the left and trees in the background. Try a Train attendee getting off a train using a ramp, assisted by a sighted guide A group of five people are seated around a metal table outside a brick building with a sign that reads 'Hey Treat.' The people are engaged in conversation and appear to be enjoying their time together. In the foreground, there is a black guide dog wearing a yellow harness standing on the pavement next to an orange water bowl.
June 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM