What is the priority seat for?

What is the priority seat for? A seat on public transport reserved for use by people with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant women and others in need.

What does priority seating mean on Trainline?

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.

What does priority seat mean on LNER?

If you have reduced mobility or are pregnant and require these priority seats, you can reserve them ahead of your journey, through our Assisted Travel team here.

Can I sit in first class if no seats on train?

If overcrowding becomes intense, first class can be “declassified”, i.e. opened up to all passengers, regardless of their tickets. But there is no automatic right to occupy first class. Ad hoc declassification typically happens after other trains have been cancelled or seriously delayed.

Who would you give your seat to and why?

The slogan Please offer your seat to anyone in need is often displayed beside the seat. The elderly, disabled, pregnant, and injured have priority to take these seats. In most cases, there is no regulation to restrict the use of priority seats, but people are expected to offer their seats to those in need.

What if someone takes my seat in train?

Tell them it is your seat and ask them to move. Show your ticket. However do make sure you are in the right car. Often people do not pay attention...

How long before my Eurostar train should I be at the train station?

The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, and depending on the class you're travelling in, it's recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.

What does P mean on train?

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.

Can you walk between coaches on Eurostar?

You can walk from one carriage to the other on Eurostar. You can get in touch with Eurostar staff by email, and enquire if your bookings can be linked, or to have your seats reassigned. The link below may be of help.

Can you sit with someone in first class?

Say you're traveling with friends or family, and you're split between different cabins. Is it appropriate for someone in economy to visit someone in first class, for example? Generally speaking, the rule is that you can visit guests in a “lower” cabin, but you can't go up to a “higher” cabin to visit someone.